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CATALOGUE     OF 


GYMNASTIC    APPAEATUS 


MADE    BY   THE 


NARRAGANSETT   MACHINE  CO. 


PROVIDENCE,  R.  I.,  U.  S.  A. 


Copyright  1905  by  Narraoansbtt  Machine  Co. 


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A  FOREWORD 

'EARLY    twenty-five    years    ago  we   issued  the   first  catalogue 
devoted  to  Gymnastic  Apparatus — a  modest  pamphlet  of  forty 
pages.     It  is  with  pleasure  we  consign  this,  the  seventh  edition, 
to   the  gymnastic  profession;    and  ask  for  it  the   same   kindly 
and  appreciative  reception  given  to  previous  issues. 
In  the  following  pages  will  be  found  the  old  and  tried  forms  of  apparatus, 
that  have  stood  the  test  of  use ;  developed  and  refined  to  meet  the  requirements 
of  modern  practice,  and  embody  the  advantages  of  modern  methods  of  manufac- 
ture and  materials. 

The  constant  growth  of  our  business  and  the  continued  patronage  of 
leading  institutions  are  the  best  evidences  we  can  offer  of  the  appreciation  of 
our  efforts  to  make  gymnastic  apparatus  all  that  it  should  be.  These  pages 
show  in  detail  the  results  of  such  effort. 

We  desire  here  to  thank  all  who,  by  advice,  suggestions,  or  kindly  com- 
mendation, have  aided  us  in  making  better  apparatus,  and  to  ask  a  continuance 
of  these  favors,  assuring  all  that  we  spare  no  effort  to  merit  this  confidence  and 
to  satisfy  the  most  exacting  purchaser. 

Yours  respectfully, 

NAEEAGANSETT  MACHINE  CO., 

Pkovidenc'e,  K.  I. 


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3— DUPLEX 


1— SINGLE 


2-COMPOUND 


4— TRIPLEX 


PULLEY  WEIGHTS 

The  importauce  of  Pulley  Weights  in  gymiiiisiuiu  equipment  leads  us  to  Ailly  describe  and  illustrate 
the  advantages  of  the  details  of  construction  of  our  machines;  which  we  do,  in  the  three  following  pages, 
followed  by  illustrations  and  descriptions  of  the  dift'erent  forms  of  pulley  weights. 

The  above  illustration  shows  the  arrangements  of  pulleys  and  ropes  generally  used. 

1 — Single.  The  earliest  form.  The  weight  being  lifted  direct,  moves  as  fast  as  the  handle.  This 
form  is  still  used  for  rowing  weights. 

2 — Compound.  The  rope  passes  under  the  pulley  ou  the  weight  holder;  the  effective  weight  is  one- 
half  the  actual  weight,  the  handle  movement  being  twice  the  weight  movement.  This  is  the  form 
generally  used  ou  jjulley  weights. 

3 — Duplex.  Compound,  using  both  ends  of  the  rope.  The  most  satisfactory  combination  of 
two  machines.  The  back  rope  may  be  run  either  up  over  the  ceiling  pulley,  or  down  under  the  floor 
pulley. 

4 — Triplex.  The  addition  of  a  third  handle  to  the  duplex.  The  chest  pulley  acts  as  a  compound 
rope  machine.  The  floor  and  ceiling  pulley  act  like  a  duplex  ijuiley  using  the  chest  pulley  block,  etc.,  as 
a  weight.     See  des('rii)tion  in  later  pages. 


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STANDARD  DETAILS 

PULLEY  BEARINGS 

The  durability  and  smooth  running  of  a  pulley 
weight  depends  on  its  bearings.  The  Standard 
Bearing  consists  of  a  wooden  collet,  saturated  with 
oil  and  forced  into  a  brass  cup.  This  cup  is  adjusted 
and  held  by  a  conical  pointed  set  screw  pressing  in 
an  inclined  groove.  The  shafts  are  polished  steel, 
smooth  and  noiseless  in  action.  The  wheels  are 
wood  in  the  Standard,  and  nickeled  iron  in  the 
Standard  Special  Pulleys.  This  bearing  is  prac- 
tically self-lubricating. 

FELT  BEARINGS 

Our  Felt  Bearings  guide  the  weight  holder 
smoothly  and  noiselessly  on  the  rods.  They  are 
essential  to  the  quiet  running  of  pulley  weights. 


UNDER-LIFT  WEIGHTS 

The  Under-Lift  Weight  was  first  adapted  to  the  chest  weight  by  us,  and  its  superiority  has  forced 
others  to  use  it.  The  Standard  Under-Lift  Weight  as  made  by  us  is  still  the  most  practical  form  The 
Illustrations  show  a  separated  weight,  the  upper  half  attached  to  the  weight  above  it  by  the  lever. 
The  wooden  bushings,  one  of  which  is  shown  in  section  above,  prevents  metallic  contact  of  the  weight 
with  the  rods.  The  two  halves  of  the  weight  when  riveted  together  hold  the  bushings  and  the  locking 
lever  in  place.  This  form  of  weight  cannot  stray  from  the  machine,  and  is  attached  or  detached  by 
a  touch  of  the  toe.     A  spring  prevents  accidental  detaching. 


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THE  STANDARD  PULLEY 


WEIGHT 


SPECIFICATION 

Hard  Wood  Wheels  with  Steel  Shaft. 
Self-Lubricating    Noiseless     and    Inter- 
changeable Bearings. 
Rods  Screwed  in  Brackets. 
Baked  Japan  Finish. 
Bnffers  at  top  of  Bods. 
Hollow  Swivel  Blocks. 
Handles  with  Swivel  Joints. 
Felted  Weight  Holders. 
Under-lift  Weights. 
Grey  Braided  Cord. 
Selected  Oak  Woodwork,  Natural  Finish. 

The  principle  adopted  in  these  Pulley 
Weights  enables  us  to  furnish  substantial 
and  durable  machines  at  a  moderate  cost. 
There  are  more  gymnasiums  fitted  with  this 
grade  than  any  other. 

The  illustration,  which  is  made  directly 
from  a  photograph,  shows  the  artistic  design 
of  this  line  of  Pulley  Weights.  The  well 
rounded  corners  and  smooth  outlines  empha- 
size the  fine  black  finish  and  contrast  favor- 
ably with  the  neatly  moulded  oak  mountings. 


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THE  STANDARD  SPECIAL 


PULLEY  WEIGHT 


SPECIFICATION 

Nickel  Plated  AVheels  with  Steel  Shaft 

Self- Lubricating,  Noiseless  and  Inter- 
changeable Bearings. 

Heavy  Nickel  Plated  Rods  screwed  in 
Biackets. 

Special  Heavy  Baked  Japan  Finish. 

Moulded  BuflFers  at  tops  of  Rods. 

Hollow  Swivel  Blocks. 

Heavy  Handles  with  Swivel  Joints. 

Felted  Weight  Holders. 

TJuder-lift  Weights. 

Special  Braided  Rope. 

Selected  Oak  Woodwork,  Natural  Finish. 

This  grade  of  Pulley  Weights  was 
specially  designed  for  institutions  that  want 
the  best  obtainable  apparatus.  No  expense 
has  been  spared  to  perfect  every  detail  and 
make  the  machines  so  they  will  stand  the 
most  severe  use  with  the  least  care. 

The  substantial  and  elegant  appearance  of 
these  machines  compares  favorably  with  the 
architectural  details  of  finely  designed  build- 
ings. The  rich  black  japan  fin'sh  is  relieved 
by  the  nickeled  paiis  and  set  off  by  being 
mounted  on  selected  oak  boards  of  neat 
design. 


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PULLEY  WEIGHTS 

1  N  the  preceding  pages  the  details  of  our  "Standard"  and    "Standard  Special"  pulley  weights  have 
-*-  been  described  and  specified.     In  the  following  pages,  the  various  machines  using  these  details,  that 

have  proven  by  use  to  be  the  most  practical,  are  illustrated,  described  and  priced. 

Other  special  Pulley  Weights  may  be  made  from  these  and  other  detail  parts  that  we  have.     "\Ve 

shall  be  pleased  to  send  photographs  or  sketches  of  special  Pulley  Weights  not  listed. 

Each  Pulley   Weight  (with  few  exceptions)    is  listed  in  tlie  two  grades.   Standard  and   Standard 

Special,  jireviously  specified  on  pages  six  and  seven. 

All  Pulley  Weights  are  mounted  on  finely  finished  oak  boards  with  rounded  corners  and  provided 

with  all  the  necessary  screws  for  erection. 

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No.  10  Chest  Weight,  Standard.    Double  set 

of  pulleys,  rods,  weights,  etc.,  as  specified 

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No.    10    Chest    Weight,    Standard    Special. 

Double  set  of  pulleys,  rods,  weights,  etc., 

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is  five  feet  from  the  floor. 

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ROWING  PULLEY  WEIGHT 

For  class  work  in  gymnasiums  and  for  liome  use,  a  machine  tliat  will  give  a  wide  range  of  exercise 
is  needed.  We  have  designed  the  No.  60  Tulley  Weight  for  these  purposes.  It  is  a  strong,  durable 
machine,  built  for  gymnasium  practice,  but  equally  well  adapted  for  home  use. 

The  seat,  although  desirable,  is  not  a  necessity,  and  the  back-board  will  be  provided  without  it  if 
desired.  The  seat  is  shown,  dropped  in  the  right  hand  illustration  and  raised  in  the  central  figure.  It 
is  dropped  by  pressing  a  lever  back  of  the  board,  and  latches  automatically  on  being  raised. 

On  this  machine  no  adjustment  of  pulleys  or  ropes  is  necessary  in  order  to  change  from  the  upper 
to  the  lower  pulleys.  The  lower  wall  pulleys  carry  the  ropes  oxer  the  foot  board  of  the  row-slide 
at  the  proper  height  for  rowing. 


No.  60  Pulley  Weight,  Standard,  with 
chest,  back  and  loin  and  rowing  pul- 
leys, back-board,  row-slide  and  seat. 
Double  set  rods,  weights,  etc.,  as  speci- 
fied on  page  6,  $45.00 

No.  60  Pulley  Weight,  Standard 
Special,  with  chest,  back  and  loin  and 
rowing  pulleys,  and  back-board,  row- 
slide  and  seat.  Double  set  rods, 
Weights,  etc.,  as  specified  on  page  7,        (i5.00 


No.  61  Pulley  Weight,  Standard,  with 
back-board  and  row-slide  and  no  seat, 

$40.00 

No.  61  Pulley  Weight,  Standard 
Special,  with  back -board  and  row- slide 
and  no  seat,  60.00 

No.  60-1  Row-Slidr  only,  with  seat,  24.00 

No.  61-2  Row-Slide  only,  no  seat,  20.00 


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SARGENT  COMBmATION 


PULLEY  WEIGHT 


This  Pulley  Weight  was  designed  by  Dr.  D.  A.  Sargent,  to  provide  the  desirable  featitres  of  the 
gymnasium  macliiues,  in  compact  form,  for  home  use.  It  conqirises  a  chest  weight  with  back  board, 
intercostal  or  chest  expander  and  developer  jjulleys,  and  a  rowing  weight  with  sliding  seat.  The  rowing 
pulleys  are  raised  to  bring  the  lesistance  up  to  about  where  it  is  in  rowing.  One  illustration  shows  the 
machine  arranged  as  a  rowing  machine;  the  other  as  a  chest  weight.  To  form  the  intercostal  and  back 
and  loin  weights,  the  chest  weight  handles  are  drawn  down  to  the  floor  and  the  ropes  passed  under 
the  floor  pulleys.     This  action  pulls  the  other  pair  of  handles  up  to  the  high  pulleys. 

This  machine  is  boxed  for 
shii>ment  with  all  the  pulleys, 
etc. ,  secured  to  the  frame,  mak- 
ing erection  easy. 

Any  of  the  attachments,  neck, 
leg,  paddle,  etc.,  may  be  used. 


No.  65  Pulley  Weight, 
Standard,  with  chest 
intercostal,  back  and  loin 
and  rowing  pulleys,  fold- 
ing row-slide,  etc.,  double 
set  of  pulleys,  rods, 
weights,  etc.,  as  specified 
on  page  6, 


$60.00 


No.  65  Pulley  Weight, 
Standard  Special,  with 
chest  intercostal  and  back 
and  loin  and  rowing  pul- 
leys, folding  row -slide, 
etc.,  double  set  of  pulleys, 
rods,  weights,  etc.,  as 
specified  on  page  7, 


80.00 


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No.  132  PADDLE  MACHINE 

This  and  several  following  machines  are  formed  by  attaching 
various  devices  to  pulley  weights.  The  ones  we  list  are  the  most 
commonly  used  types,  but  others  may  easily  be  made. 

No.  132  Paddle  Machine,  Standard.  Single  set  of 
rods,  weights,  etc.,  as  specified  on  page  6,  with  paddle, 

$12.00 

No.  132  Paddle  Machine,  Standard  Special.  Single 
set  of  rods,  weights,  etc.,  as  specified  on  page  7,  with 
paddle,  20.00 

No.    130-2  Paddle.    May   be    attached    to  any    chest 

weight,  2.00 


SCULLING  MACHINE 


An  attractive  and  desirable  special  machine  for  developing  the  side, 
leg  and  arm  muscles  which  are  used  in  wrestling  or  sculling  a  boat  over 
the  stem. 

Special  machines  of  this  class  form  an  agreeable  variety  in  large 
outfits,  and  are  often  used  simply  because  they  are  there.  On  most  of 
them  the  machine  suggests  the  form  of  exercise,  but  directors  often 
find  them  u.seful  in  prescribing  special  exercises. 


No.  135  Sculling  Machine,  Standard.  Single  set 
pulleys,  rods,  weights,  etc.,  as  specified  on  page  6, 
with  sculling  oar,  $18.00 

No.  135  Sculling  Machine,  Standard  Special.  Single 
set  pulleys,  rods,  weights,  etc.,  as  specified  on  page  7, 
with  sculling  oar,  28.00 

No.  135-1  Sculling  Oar.    May  be  attached  to  any  chest 

weight,  10.00 


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WRIST  ROLL 

These  machines  are  made  with  polished  maple  rolls  and 
long  brackets  to  allow  wrist  movement  back  of  the  roll. 
The  roll  may  be  set  eithei'  in  a  horizontal  or  vertical  jjosition. 


No.  143  Wrist  Roll,  Standard.  Single  set  of 
rods,  weights,  etc.,  as  specified  on  page  6, 
with  wrist  roll,  $16.00 

No.  143  Wrist  Roll,  Standard  Special.  Single 
set  of  rods,  pulleys,  weights,  etc.,  as  specified 
on  page  7,  with  wrist  roll,  24.00 

No.  143-1  Wrist  Roll,  may  be  attached  to  any 

chest  weight,  6.00 


ATTACHMENTS 

Many  of  the  means  of  operating  pulley  weights,  such 
as  wi'ist  rolls,  head  gears,  paddles,  etc.,  can  easily  be  at- 
tached in  place  of  the  commonly  used  chest  weight  handle, 
thus  forming  special  machines  from  the  regular  chest 
weights. 

The  attachments,  when  detached,  do  not  in  any  way 
interfere  with  the  use  of  the  pulleys  for  class  work,  the 
changes  being  quickly  made. 

Attachments  will  be  found  listed  on  the  pages 
with,  and  following,  the  nuu-liines,  as  in  case  of  wrist  roll 
above. 


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FI^^GER  MACHINE 

The  carriage  of  this  machine  runs  on  steel  rods,  thus  pro- 
ducing a  smooth  action.  To  set  up,  secure  the  board  to  the  wall 
with  the  finger  bar  forty-two  inclies  high. 

No.  180  Finger  Machine,  "Standard."  Single 
set  rods,  pulleys,  weights,  etc.,  as  specified 
on  page  6,  $20.00 

No.  180  Finger  Machine,  "Standard"  Special. 
Single  set  rods,  pulleys,  weights,  etc.,  as 
specified  on  page  7,  25.00 


SINGLE  NECK  MACHINE 

Having  one  point  of  attachment  for  headgear,  as  shown  in 
illustration  below. 

No.  150  Neck  Machine,  "Standard."  Single  set 
rods,  pulleys,  weights,  etc.,  as  specified  on 
page  6,  with  head  gear.  No.  150-4,  $12.00 

No.  160  Neck  Machine,  "Standard"  Special. 
Single  set  rods,  pulleys,  weights,  etc.,  as 
specified  on  page  7,  with  head  gear,  No.  150-4,   20.00 


DUPLEX  NECK  MACHINE 

With  pulleys   and  hoolcs  for  atbiching  head  gear  at    chest  heiglit 
or  floor.     See  neck  macliine  in  illustration  of  pipe  stalls. 

No.  152  Duplex  Neck  Machine,  "Standard."  Single  set 
rods,  pulleys,  weights,  etc.,  as  specified  on  page  6, 
with  head  gear.  No.  150-4,  jgt  18.00 

No.  152  Duplex  Neck  Machine,  "Standard"  Special. 
Single  set  rods,  pulleys,  weights,  etc.,  as  specified  on 
page  7.    With  head  "ear,  No.  150-4,  28.00 


No.  160-S. 


No.  150-2. 


HEAD  GEARS 

These  head  gears  can  be  attached  to  any  chest  weight. 

No.  150-4  Head  Gear.    Strongly  made  of  leather,  as 

shown  in  illustration  of  Neck  Machine,  $4.00 

No.  150-2   Head    Gear.      Two    white    webbing    head 

straps  and  a  cross  bar.    The  straps  are  washable,  1.50 

No.  150-3  Head  Gear.    A  webbing  head  strap,  attaches 

to  the  handle  of  a  chest  weight,  .50 


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GIANT  PULLEY 


The  Giiuit  Pulley  is  simply  a  high  chest  weight;  the  swivel  blocks 
being  eight  and  one-half  feet  from  the  floor.  The  double  machines 
require  a  width  of  twenty-six  inches  and  a  heiglit  of  nine  feet. 

The  Single  liope  Giant  Pulley,  with 
split  handle, is  used  in  connection  with 
chest  bars  (see  cut  of  chest  bar),  or  it 
may  have  a  cross  bar  handle  and  a 
back-board  similar  to  those  used  on 
leg  pulleys.  It  requires  a  height  of 
nine  feet  for  a  cross  bar  handle  and 
twelve  for  the  split  handle. 


DOUBLE  GIANT  PULLEY 

No.  200  Giant  Pulley,  Standard. 
Double  set  of  pulleys,  rods, 
weights,  etc.,  as  specified  on 
page  6,  $20.00 

No.  200  Giant  Pulley,  Standard 
Special.  Double  set  of  pulleys, 
rods,  weights,  etc.,  as  specified 
on  page  7,  36.00 


SINGLE  GIANT  PULLEY 

No.  208  Giant  Pulley,  Standard. 
Single  set  of  pulleys,  rods, 
weights,  etc.,  as  specified  on 
page  6,  with  split  handle.  $12.00 

No.  208  Giant  Pulley,  Standard 
Special.  Single  set  of  pulleys, 
rods,  weights,  as  specified  on 
page  7,  with  split  handle.  24.00 


BACK  BOARD. 

For  Leg  Pulley  or  Giant  Pulleys,  see 
cut  on  opposite  page. 

No.  230-1  Back  Board,  $4.00 


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LEG  PULLEY 

Leg  Pulleys  should  be  placed  back  of  breast  bars,  or  inside  of  pipe  stalls,  to  give  supi)ort  to  the  one 
using  the  machine  and  to  confine  the  action  to  the  leg  muscles. 

The  High  and  Low  Leg  Pulley  is  made  on  the  duplex  principle,  using  both  ends  of  the  ropes,  thus 
making  a  perfect  combination  machine. 


No.  232  High  and  Low  Leg  Pulley,  "Stand- 
ard." Single  setof  pulleys,  rods,  weights, 
etc.,  as  specified  on  page  6,  with  back 
board  and  shoes,  $2(>.00 


No.  232  High  and  Low  Leg  Pulley,  "Stand- 
ard"  Special.  Single  set  of  pulleys,  rods, 
weights,  etc.,  as  specified  on  page  7,  with 
back  board  and  shoes,  $40.00 


ABDOMINAL  MAT 

This  machine  consists  of  a  single  back  and  loin  pulley,  with  a  mat 
having  a  sliding  foot  rest  attached.  The  mat  is  not  secured  to  tbe  floor 
and  may  be  easily  removed.  It  may  be  purchased  separately  aud  used 
as  an  attiichmeut  to  any  floor  pulley  machine. 


No.  207  Abdominal  Mat,  "Standard."  Single 
set  of  pulleys,  rods,  weights,  etc.,  as 
specified  on  page  6,  with  mat, 

No.  207  Abdominal  Mat,  "Standard"  Special. 
Single  setof  puUeys,  rods,  weights,  etc., 
as  specified  on  page  7,  with  mat, 

No.  207-1  Abdominal  Mat  Attachment, 
SHOES 

FOR  LKG  PULLEYS  OH  ATTACHMENTS 

No.  230-7  Shoe.    Central  attachment. 
No.  230-3  Shoe.    Toe  and  heel  attached. 
No.  230-4  Foot  Strap, 


.00 


35.00 
12.00 


$2.30 

2.50 

.80 


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ROWING  WEIGHT 


This  machine  has  been  specially  designed  for  severe  gymnasium  use.  The  weights  are  large,  eight 
pounds  eacb,  with  a  large  strong  weight  carrier  on  the  under-lift  principle.  Large  rods  are  provided  to 
guide  the  weight,  and  the  pulleys  are  large  to  prevent  undue  wear  of  the  rope.     The  lower  pulley  swivels, 

and   is   raised   from  the  floor  by  a  bracket 

which   extends   around   the   weights  to    the 

wall,  thus  adapting  it  to  stand  a  heavy  pull. 

The  slide  is  arranged  to  turn  iq)  out  of  the 

way  as  shown  in  the  second  illustration,  and 

can  be  leversed  for  flexor  leg  work. 


No.  226  Rowing  Weight.  Single  set 
special  heavy  pulleys,  rods,  weights, 
etc.,  witii  row-slide,  $3(S.OO 


itOW-SLlDE 

This  Row-Slide  is  well  adapted  for  any 
machine  requiring  a  sliding  seat.  It  is 
strongly  made,  the  seat  cannot  be  detached 
from  the  slide  and  has  a  well  shaped  hard 
wood  top.  It  is  reversable  and  folding,  both 
desirable  features. 


No.  226-2  Row  Slide, 


$12.00 


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No.  100 


No.  110 


INTERCOSTAL  MACHINES 

Three  different  forms  of  handles  may  be  attached  to  this 
pulley  weight  as  illustrated  above. 

No.  248  Intercostal,  a  split  handle  requiring  a  height  of 
eleven  feet.     Shown  on  cut  of  machine. 

No.  100  Chest  Expander  (lateral)  requiring  a  height  of 
thirteen  feet. 

No.  110  Chest  Developer  (anterio-pesterior),  requiring 
a  height  of  fourteen  feet. 

Either  of  the  above  handles  will  be  furnished  at  the  price 
listed  below 

INTERCOSTAL  MACHINE 

No.  248  Intercostal  Machine,  "Standard." 
Single  set  of  pulleys,  rods,  weights,  etc., 
as  specified  on  page  6  (with  split  handles),  $16.00 

No.  248  Intercostal  Machine,  "Standard" 
Special.  Single  set  of  puUeys,  rods, 
weights,  etc.,  as  specified  on  page  7, 
(with  split  handles),  .  28.00 

BRACKETS 

Where  the  height  of  room  is  too  great  for  the  attachment 
of  ceiling  pulleys  we  furnish  brackets,  similar  to  that  shown 
on  No.  65  Pulley  Weight. 


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TRAVELING  PARALLEL 

Tlie  luacliiiie  (showu  in  the  illustration)  is  made  Aerj' 
heavy  to  sustain  the  pressure  applied  to  the  extended  nrnis 
in  lifting  the  heavy  weights.  The  carriage  slides  on  strong 
cold  rolled  steel  rods  and  has  self-lubricating  bearings.  The 
weight  is  of  the  under-lift  type;  easy  to  change. 

No.  275  Traveling  Parallel,  $60.00 


QUARTER  CIRCLE 

The  back  board  may  be  swung  up  out  of  tlie  way  oi- 
lenioved  entirely,  if  desired. 

No.  271  Quarter  Circle, '^Standard."  Double 
set  of  pulleys,  rods,  weights,  etc.,  with 
curved  back-board,  as  specified  on 
page  6,  $32.00 


se. 


No.  271  Quarter  Circle,  "Standard" 
Special.  Double  set  of  pulleys, 
rods,  weights,  etc.,  with  curved 
back-board,  as  specified  on 
page  7,  .^40.00 


QUARTER  CIRCLE 
ATTACHMENT 

This  Qiiaiter  Circle 
Attachment  is  hinged  to 
the  chest  weight  back- 
board, and  may  be  re- 
moved or  swung  up  out 
of  the  way  when  not  in 
use. 

No.  271-1  Quarter 

Circle  arc,         $1«.00 


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DUPLEX     PULLEY     WEKtIIT 

The  ingenious  use  of  both  ends  of  tlie  rope,  first  introdueed  by  us  and  more  fully  described  on  page 
four,  enables  us  to  furnish  several  comprehensive  and  practical  Pulley  Weights.  The  two  most  desirable 
forms  are  listed  on  this  page  ;  other  forms  are  illustrated  elsewhere,  but  usually  any  desirable  combina- 
tion of  two  machines  can  be  uuide. 


INTEKCOSTAL  ("HEST  WEIGHT 


No.  260  Duplex  Intercostal  Chest 
Weight,  Standard.  Double  set  pulleys, 
rods,  weights,  etc.,  as  specified  on 
page  6.  $26.00 

No.  260  Duplex  Intercostal  Chest 
Weight,  Standard  Special.  Double  set 
of  puUeys,  rods,  weights,  etc.,  as  speci- 
fied on  page  7,  48.00 


BACK  AXl)  LOIX  CHEST  WEIGHT 

No.  265  Duplex  Back  and  Loin  Chest 
Weight,  Standard.  Double  set  of  pul- 
leys, rods,  weights,  etc.,  as  specified  on 
page  6,  $26.00 

No.  265  Duplex  Back  amd  Loin  Chest 
Weight,  Standard  Special.  Double  set 
pulleys,  rods,  weights,  etc.,  as  specified 
on  page  7,  48.00 


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TKIPLEX  UKDER-LIFT 
PULLEY  WEIGHT 

Patented  March  24, 1903. 

The  Triplex  Pulley  Weight  is  designed  to 
economize  room.  It  adds  a  third  handle,  or  com- 
bines the  intercostal,  chest  and  back-and-loin  pulleys 
in  one  machine  without  any  adjustment  of  ropes, 
catches,  etc.,  to  change  from  one  to  the  other.  The 
I'esult  is  obtained  in  the  Triplex  with  less  pulleys, 
and  consequent  smoother  action,  than  in  any  other 
machine.  The  Triplex  has  every  improvement  in 
detail  and  mechanical  construction  of  previous  ma- 
chines, and  represents  the  '  'climax  of  pulley  weight 
construction."     Its  action  is  as  fine  as  silk. 

In  use  the  chest  weight  rope  passes  over  the 
chest  pulley,  and  under  the  weight  pulley  to  a  knot 
back  of  the  bracket,  in  the  usual  manner. 

The  intercostal  rope  passes  over  the  intercostal 
pulleys,  down  under  the  pulley  of  the  chest  weight 
bracket,  from  this  up  over  a  pulley  at  the  top  of  the 
rods,  and  down  to  the  back-and-loin  pulleys. 

Pulling  the  chest  handle  lifts  the  weight. 

Pulling  either  the  intercostal  or  back-and-loin 
handles  lifts  the  chest  weight  swivel  block  (which 
slides  on  the  upper  rods)  and  the  weight  by  means 
of  the  chest  weight  rope. 

TEIPLEX  PULLEY  WEIGHT 

No.  269  "Standard,"  double  set  pulleys,  rods, 

weights,  etc.,  as  specified  on  page  6,  $36.00 

No.  269  "Standard"  Special,  double  set  pul- 
leys, rods,  weights,  etc.,  as  specified  on 
page  7,  54.00 

The  Triplex  requires  a  height  of  ten  feet  from 
the  floor  to  over  the  top  pulley  to  admit  of  the 
intercostal  handles  being  carried  to  the  floor,  a  less 
height  than  is  possible  with  any  other  principle.  In 
rooms  having  high  ceilings  and  no  gallery,  brackets 
may  be  used  to  hold  the  ceiling  pulleys. 


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TRIPLEX  DETAILS 

This  illustration  of  details  of  the  Triplex  Pulley  weight 
shows  the  thoroughness  and  care  we  put  into  the  design  of 
all  our  apparatus,  particularly  the  i)ulley  weights. 

The  illustration  shows  the  Tiiplex  Pulley  Weight  in  the 
most  simple  and  direct  manner,  and  the  harmonious 
design  of  the  whole.  Note  the  smooth,  well-rounded  design 
of  the  pulley  blocks  aud  the  adaptability  of  each  part  to  its 
purpose.  These  are  features  peculiar  to  our  apparatus 
and  are  the  result  of  long  experience. 

The  ceiling  pulley  is  adjustable  to  provide  for  varying 
rope  angles.  The  top  pulley  also  swings  to  lead  correctly 
to  the  ceiling  pulley.  The  swivel  chest  weight  pulley,  with 
its  sliding  block,  is  a  fine  example  of  neat  design,  and  the 
swivel  floor  i>ulley  reaches  down  over  the  floor  board  to 
draw  the  handles  as  close  to  the  floor  as  possible. 

The  operation  of  the  weights,  run  of 
the  ropes,  etc.,  is  shown  in  the  sectional 
cuts  on  page  four. 

Note: — The  weight  most  used,  i.  e., 
the  chest  weight,  is  the  simplest;  it  lias  a 
short  rope,  and  in  its  use  only  two  pulleys 
are  used.  Wlien  using  the  intercostal  or 
floor  pulley  only  three  pulleys  are  used, 
the  same  as  on  the  Duplex  Pulley  Weight. 


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TREAT^lLE  MACIimE 

Tliis  iiiiicliine  coiisisls  of  two  levers  coiiiieeted 
to  heavy  weifjlits  with  liiiif^ed  shoes  on  tlie  ends. 
The  user  sliould  h:ne  the  siii)i)ort  of  i)ipe  stiills. 

The  weifflit  and  jjiilleys  iiie  our  extra  heavy 
design  as  used  on  rowing  weiglits. 

No.  285  Pedal  Machine.  Double  set  special 
heavy  pulleys,  rods,  weights,  etc.,  with 
pedals,  $60.00 


ABDOMINAL  OHAIIl 

A  compact  machjue,  not  requiring 
fastening,  and  very  effective  for  its 
purpose. 

The  seat  is  hollowed  out  to  sustain 
and  hold  the  user  comfoi'tably.  The 
pedals  and  back  rest  are  adjustable. 
A  latch,  to  hold  the  weights  at  about 
half  travel,  is  provided  for  convenience 
in  getting  in  and  out.  As  a  heavy, 
strong  acting  weight  is  lequired,  the 
weights  are  used  "single"  (.see  No.  1 
on  page  4  )  and  their  travel  made  the 
entire  height  of  the  chair.  Plain 
weights  are  used  and  a  shelf  provided 
for  spare  weights. 

No.  280  Abdominal  Chair.    Double 
set  special  pulleys,  rods,  weights, 

etc.,  $eo.oo 


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"STANDAKU"  PULLEY  WEIGHTS 


IN   COLUMBIA    COLLECJE   GYMNASIUM 


THE  Pulley  Weights    listed  in  the  preceding  pages  have  been  adopted    for  nse   by 
the  leading  gymnasiums  in  the  world. 

"Standard"  as  made  by  the  Narragausett  Machine  Company,  or  equal  thereto,  is  the 
specification  for  all  United  States  army  posts,  and  for  the  public  schools  of  many  cities. 
They  are  almost  universally  used  by  that  great  chain  of  organizations — the  Young  Men's 
Christian  Associations  —  who  require  for  their  exacting  work  the  best  of  apparatus. 
Their  branches  in  Japan,  China,  India,  France  and  England,  have  put  a  veritable  belt 
of  "Standard"  Pully  Weights  around  the  world. 

Adaptability,   durability  and  design   are  the  reasons   why   "Standard"  apparatus 
is  so  general  Iv  use<l. 


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No.  342A  CHEST  BARS. 

No.  342A  CHEST  BARS 


CHEST  BARS 

The  illu.stration  shows  a 
Double  Set  (  four  bars  ) ;  we  list 
Single  (two),  Double  (four),  and 
Triple  (six)  sets. 

Plain  bars  go  under  a  gal- 
lery or  ceiling  twelve  feet  or  less 
liigh;  for  greater  heights  tlie 
braced  bars  (  shown  herewith  ) 
should  be  ordered.  Other  ar- 
rangements to  suit  A  arying  con- 
ditions can  be  made. 

On  one  pair,  the  bars  will 
be  placed  twenty  inches  apart 
on  centres.  In  greater  numbers 
they  will  be  graduated  nineteen 
and  twenty -two  inches  apart,  the 
double  bar  shown  being  20  x  22 
X  19, 

PLAIN  CHEST  BARS 
No.   340   Chest  Bars,  two 


bars, 


$8.00 


No.  340A  Chest  Bars,  four 

bars,  16.00 

No.   .340B  Chest  Bars,  six 

bars,  20.00 


ABDOMINAL  STRAP 

AND  CLEAT   FOR   USE 

ON   CHEST   BARS 

No.  347  Abdominal  Strap 

and  cleat,  $G.00 

For  Chest  Bar  and  Ladder, 
see  "Ladders". 


BRACED  CHEST  BARS 


This  Chest  Bar  is  braced  at  the  top  and   is     ^°-  ^42  Chest  Bars,  two  bars, 

adapted  to  room  greater  than  twelve  feet  high.  ^°-  ^^^  ^«^'^  ^•"^''  '^""^  '''^"' 

No.  342B  Chest  Bars,  six  bars. 


$12.00 
20.00 
26.00 


The  neck  machine,  giant  pulley,  and  leg  pulley  showu  above  in  connection  with  this  bar,  will  be 
found  listed  elsewhere. 


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PIPE  STALLS 

The  Standard  Pipe  Stalls  are  made  of  one  and  cue-quarter  inch  outside  diameter  pipe,  with  globe 
fittings,  and  aje  finished  in  baked  japan  or  made  of  polished  and  lacquered  brass. 

Their  principal  use  is  to  support  a  person  while  using  such  apparatus  as  neck  machine,  pedal  machine, 
leg  pulley,  etc. 

They  are  listed  by  the  stall,  two  sections  forming  one  stall;  each  succeeding  section  adds  a  stall.  The 
illustration  shows  four  sections  or  three  stalls. 


No.  349    Pipe  Stalls,  japanned  iron, 

per  staU,  $10.00 

Each  additional  section,  6.00 


No.  349  B    Pipe'Stalls,  polished  brass, 

per  stall,  $50.00 

Each  additional  section,  25.00 


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WRIST  MACHINE 

Tliese  machines  may  be  furnislied  double  as  shown,  or  single,   i.e.,  one  on  a  board.     They  should  he 
seemed  to  a  wall  fifty-four  inches  from  the  floor  to  centre. 

No.  325  Fbictional  Wrist  Machine,  double,      $24.00 


WRIST  ROLL 

This  AVrist  lloll  can  be  placed  either  in  a  horizontal  or  vertical  position.  The  brackets  liold  it  well 
out  from  the  wall,  allowing  ample  room  for  the  hand  and  wrist  back  of  the  roll.  The  fiiction  is  smooth 
and  constant,  acting  in  either  direction,  and  can  be  adjusted  to  give  any  required  resistance. 

To  set  up,  fasten  to  a  wall  with  the  centre  forty-five  inches  from  the  floor. 

No.  327  Fbictional  Wrist  Roll,  frictional,      $10.00 


ANKLE  MACHINE 

A  side-way  and  rocking  shoe  mounted  on 
the  same  base. 

A  stool  or  chair  is  needed  in  using  this 
machine.  A  substantial  one  will  l)e  found 
listed  under  stools. 

No   326  Frictional  Ankle  >Iachine,      $28.00 


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ARM  MACHINE 

This  luiichiiie  consists  of  two  frictional 
brakes,  secured  to  opposite  sides  of  a  strong 
]>riicket,  and  is  provided  with  amis  and 
handles.  The  lesistance  and  action  of  each 
arm  is  entirely  independent. 

To  set  up,  secure  strongly  to  the  wall 
alxint  fifty  inches  from  the  floor  to  c*^ntre. 

No.  328  Fkictional  Arm  Machine, 

$40.00 


These  two  frictional  machines,  made  to  the  specifications  of  Captain  H.  J.  Koehler,  of  the  United 
Sbites  Military  Academy  at  "West  Point,  have  been  made  a  part  of  the  equipment  of  all  army  gymnasiums. 

The  frictional  machines  on  this  and  the  preceding  page  have  all  the  same  brake,  consisting  of  a  clamp 
faced  with  wood  which  acts  on  a  turned  iron  drum  and  is  controlled  by  a  hand  wheel.  This  device  has 
proved  to  be  smooth  in  action  and  easily  controlled. 


LEG  MACHTNE 

This  machine  consists  of  a  frictional  brake 
secured  to  the  floor  and  provided  with  an  arm 
on  which  is  j>ivoted  a  shoe. 

No.  329  Fkictional  Leo  Machine,     $28.00 


=^ 


U:> 


*•!» 


NAUTICAL  WHEEL 

Au  adaptation  of  the  steering  wheel  of  a 
vessel.  Tlie  friction  brake,  that  forms  the 
resistance,  is  simple  and  durable.  The  arms 
or  spokes  are  supported  by  the  rim.  The  ma- 
chine presents  a  fine  appearance,  the  arms  being 
asli,  the  rim  cherry  and  the  mountings  polished 
brass. 


No.    320   Nautical   Wheel,    frictional, 
48  inches  diameter, 


Si  60. 00 


To  set  up,  secure  strougly    to    tlie    wall 
about  four  feet  from  the  floor  to  the  centre. 


WRESTLING  MACHINE 

A  modification  of  the  Nautical  Wheel. 
The  greater  space  between  the  spokes  permits 
different  movements. 

No.  321  Wrestling  Machine,  frictional, 

48  inches  diameter,  $40.00 

Set  up  same  as  Nautical  Wheel. 

Wheie  resistance,  to  rotation  is  the  only 
requirement  a  friction  brake  is  the  most  simple 
and  effective  device.  The  brake  used  on  the 
above  two  machines  is  specially  designed  to 
produce  smooth,  even  resistance  and  be  easily 
adjusted. 


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D- 


HYDRAULIC  ROWING  MACHINES 

111  this  luachiiie  a  liquid  resistauce  to  rotatiou  offers  the  closest  approximation  to  actual  rowing  yet 
obtained.     The  oar  turns  to  allow  feathering  and  is  balanced  by  the  bowl. 

The  illustration  below  shows  the  blade  and  cover  of  the  bowl  lifted  up  showing  the  blade  and 
its  valves  and  the  partitions  in  the  bowl. 

When  the  oar  is  pulled,  the  blades  rotate  be- 
tween the  partitions  in  the  bowl,  forcing  the  liquid 
through  the  valve  in  the  centre  of  the  blade,  which 
controls  the  pressure.  On  the  ''return"  the  liquid 
passes  freely  through  the  ball  valves  in  the  blades. 
The  pressure  on  the  oar  is  governed  by  the 
valve  in  the  centre  of  the  shaft.  A  key  for  this 
valve  is  furnished  and  can  be  kept  by  the  person 
in  charge,  thus  preventing  the  pressure  being 
changed.  All  of  a  set  of  machines  may  easily  be 
set  at  a  uniform  pressure,  and  when  so  set  will  not 
require  altering  afterwards,  as  greater  or  less  re- 
sistance can  be  got  by  varying  the  speed  of  rowing. 

No.  335  Hydraulic  Rowing  Machine, 

one  oar  with  sliding  seat,  $56.00 

No.  334  Hydraulic  Rowing  Machine, 

one  oar,  no  seat,  44.00 

No.  336  Hydraulic  Rowing  Machine, 

two  oars,  with  one  sliding  seat,  100.00 

Patented  Sept.  2,  1890.    Feb.  3,  1891. 


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HORIZONTAL  BAR 

This  is  the  simi>lest  form  of  Horizontal  Bar.  Being  i)rovided  with  our  instantaneous  turnbuckles, 
it  can  be  taken  down  or  set  up  in  a  fraction  of  a  minute. 

It  hixs  pipe  uprights,  wire  rope  guys,  with  improved  hooks,  two  instantaneous  turnbuckles,  floor 
plates  with  screws,  etc. 

No.  362  HOBizoNTAL  Bar,  6  feet,  "Standard"  steel  core  hickory  bar,       $80.00 
No.  364  Horizontal  Bar,  6  feet,  "Standard"  steel  bar,  30.00 


■"      ■  "STANDARD"  BARS 

"Standard"  Bars  are  used  in  making  up  all  our  horizontal  and  vaulting  bars. 

The  "Standard"  Steel  Bar  is  six  feet  long,  and  one  and  one-eighth  inches  in  diameter.  Other  sizes 
will  be  made  to  order. 

The  * 'Standaid" '  Steel  Core  Hickory  Bar  is  six  feet  long,  made  from  selected  clean  white  hickoiy  of 
good  growth,  bored  from  one  end,  and  shrunk  on  the  steel  core.  The  steel  core  is  miule  from  a  special 
high  grade  of  imported  steel  having  the  same  elastic  coefficient  as  the  hickory.  All  steel  cores  have 
specially  fine  threaded  ends  and  are  provided  with  double  check  nuts  for  horizontal  bars  and  long  hex- 
agon nuts  for  vaulting  bars. 


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SUSPENDED  HORIZONTAL  BAR 

For  gyiuuasiuin  use  this  is  a  praclical  bar.  It  is  out  of  tlie  way,  liaviiig  no  guys  or  jwsts  coming 
down  to  tlie  floor.  Tlie  bars  listed  below  are  for  Leight  not  exceeding  twenty-four  feet.  Si)ecial 
prices  will  be  quoted  for  other  heights. 

No.  367  Suspended  Horizontal  Bab,  6  foot  "Standard"  steel  core  hickory  bar,  $40.00 

No.  369  Suspended  Horizontal  Bar,  6  foot  "Standard"  steel  bar,  40.00 

These  prices  do  not  include  the  swing  up  attachments,  which  are  listed  below. 


SUSPENDED  HORIZONTAL  BAR  SWING  UP 

This  bai-  is  made  to  swing  up  close  to  the  ceiling,  as  shown  in  phantom  lines,  when  it  is  desirable 
to  clear  the  room  for  games. 

No.  367A  Horizontal  Bar,  No.  367  made  to  swing  up,  $.50.00 

No.  369A  Horizontal  Bar,  No.  369  made  to  swing  up,  50.00 

Horizontal  bars  are  also  made  double  or  triple,  i.  e.,  with  the  bars  parallel  and  about  seven  feet 
apart,  or  they  may  be  placed  end  to  end  in  a  line.  We  will  be  pleased  to  send  sketches  of  such 
si)ecial  bais. 

SWING  UP  ATTACHMENT 

The  hinge  joints,  turnbuckle,  hoisting  tackle,  etc.,  shown  above  can  be  applied  to  any  Suspended 
Horizontal  Bar. 

No.  367-21  Swing  Up  Attachment,  $16.00 


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SIX  GUYED  BAR 

This   makes  a   simple,    cheap    and  efficient   bar,    mueli  prized   by  gymnasts   on    account   of    its 
peculiar  elasticity. 

Two  instantaneous  turnbuckles  provide  for  quick  detachment  from  the  floor,  after  which  it  is  easily 
hoisted  up  out  of  the  way. 


No.  372  Six   Guyed  Horizontal  Bar,  6  foot  "Standard"  steel  core  hickory  bar,  with 

hoisting  tackle  complete,  $36.00 

No.    374   Six-Guyed    Horizontal    Bar,  6    foot    "Standard"    steel  bar,  with  hoisting 

tackle  complete,  36.00 


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COMBINED  HORIZONTAL  AND  VAULTING  BAR 

This  is  the  most  popular  bar  we  make.  It  can  be  quickly  put  up  or  taken  down  ;  does  not  occupy 
much  floor  space,  is  adjustable  from  two  to  seven  and  one-half  feet,  and  the  uprights  being  held  firm  by 
braces,  it  is  very  strong  and  rigid. 

No.  377  Combined  Horizontal  and  Vaulting  Bar,  6  foot  "Standard"  steel  core  hickory  bar,  $40.00 

No.  379  Combined  Horizontal  and  Vaulting  Bar,  6  foot  "Standard"  steel  bar,  40.00 


SEMI  BRACED  HORIZONTAL  AND  VAULTING  BAR 

This  bar  is  as  illustrated  above  except  one  i)ost  is  fastened  to  the  wall  or  a  post. 

No.  377A  Semi  Guyed  Horizontal  and  Vaulting  Bar,  6  foot  "Standard"  steel  core  hickory  bar. 
No.  379A  Semi  Guyed  Horizontal  and  Vaulting  Bab,  6  foot  "Standard"  steel  bar, 


$35.00 
35.00 


When  a  vaulting  bar  is  used  for  turning  it  is  sometimes  desirable  to  secure  the  bar  tighter  than  can 
ordinarily  be  done  by  a  pin.  We  have  a  clamp  cap  for  this  purpose  that  can  be  fixed  on  any  of  our 
vaulting  bars.  On  the  above  bar  the  uprights  have  to  be  made  larger  to  accommodate  the  clamp  cap, 
consequently  it  costs  more  to  apply  it  than  it  does  on  other  bars. 


Clamp  Cap,  (see  page  37)  extra, 


$10.00 


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VAULTING  BAR 

The  Vaulting  Bar  shown  above  is  the  most  practical  form  when  there  is  sufficient  height  and  width  of 
gallery.     It  is  the  acme  of  simplicity. 

FIXED  VAULTING  BAR 

This  bar  is  similar  to  tlie  illustration,  except  that  it  is  fixed  at  the  floor  and  top,  that  is,  it  does 
uot  swing  up. 


No.  392  Vaulting  Bar,  6  foot  "Standard"  steel  core  hickory  bar, 
No.  394  Vaulting  Bab,  6  foot  "Standard"  steel  bar, 


$40.00 
40.00 


SWING  UP  VAULTING  BAR 

This  bar  has  swing  joints  at  the  top  of  the  posts  and  locking  bolts  at  the  bottom  as  shown.  Hooks  to 
hold  tlie  posts  when  swung  up  or  ropes  and  blocks  to  hoist  them  up,  as  conditions  may  require,  will 
be  furnished. 

No.  392A  Swing  Up  Vaulting  Bar,  6  foot  "Standard"  steel  core  hickory  bar,  $65.00 

No.  394A  Swing  Up  Vaulting  Bar,  6  foot  "Standard"  steel  bar,  55.00 

These  bars  all  have  strong  tube  uprights,  with  numbered  holes  one  inch  apart,  from  two  to  seven 
and  one-half  feet.     They  have  our  "Standard"  bars  with  adjustable  "Standard"  leather  lined  i)in  caps. 
The  pin  and  clamp  caps  are  illustrated  on  page  .38. 


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BRACED  VAULTING  BAR 

This  form  of  bar  is  adapted  to  galleries  less  than  ten  feet  high,  or  where  there  is  not  space  enough 
under  the  gallery  for  a  start.  It  may  also  be  used  in  lofty  rooms  by  bracing  the  bar  out  seven  feet  from  the 
wall.     The  following  bars  are  braced  out  four  feet  from  the  gallery. 

FIXED  BRACED  VAULTING  BAR 

As  illustrated  above,  except  without  provision  for  swinging  up. 

No.  397  Fixed  Braced  Vaulting  Bab,  6  foot  "Standard"  steel  core  hickory  bar,  $45.00 

No.  399  Fixed  Beacbd  Vaulting  Bab,  6  foot  "Standard"  steel  bar,  45.00 

SWING  UP  BRACED  VAULTING  BAR 

As  shown  above,  having  swing  joints  that  permit  the  posts  to  swing  up  under  the  gallery,  and  locking 
bolts.    Hooks  or  hoisting  tackle  for  sustaining  the  posts  when  swung  up  are  provided  as  conditions  require. 

No.  397A  Swing  Up  Braced  Vaulting  Bab,  6  foot  "Standard"  steel  core  hickory  bar,      $65.00 
No.  399A  Swing  Up  Braced  Vaulting  Bab,  6  foot  "Standard"  steel  bar,  65.00 

The  Vaulting  Bars  on  this  and  the  preceding  page  are  designed  for  rooms  or  galler^s  twelve  or  less 
feet  high.     Prices  will  be  quoted  for  greater  heights. 


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FOLDING 
HORIZONTAL  AND  VAULTING  BAR 


This  type  provides  for  both  turning  and  vaulting,  the 
bar  being  eight  feet  from   the  gallery.     It  is  only  neces- 
sary to  release  the  two  locking  bolts  at  the  floor  to  prepare  * 
the  bar  for  hoisting  out  of  the  way,  as  shown.     If  desired, 
this  bar  may  be  placed  against  a  wall.    The  bar  as  listed  below  has  Pin  Caps.    See  page  37  for  Clamp  Caps. 


No.  397  B  Folding  Bar,  6  foot  "Standard"  steel  core  hickory  bar,  $80.00 

No.  399  B  Folding  Bar,  6  foot  "Standard"  steel  bar,  80.00 


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BAR  CAPS 


"STANDARD"  PIN  CAP 

FOR  VAULTING  BARS 

This  cap  is  used  on  all  Vaulting  Bars.  It  is 
leatlier  lined  and  is  held  by  a  iiin  passing  through  cap 
and  post  and  held  in  place  by  a  latch  which  makes  it 
positive  and  safe. 

No.  375-22  Open  End  Vaulting  Bab  Cap, 

for  1%  inch  uprights,  per  pair,  $8.00 

No.  390-22  Open  End  Vaulting  Bar  Cap, 

for  2^8  inch  uprights,  per  pair,  8.00 


"STANDARD"  CLAMP  CAP 

FOR  VAULTING  BARS 

In  addition  to  the  pin  a  leather  lined  clamping 
cap  entirely  surrounds  the  post,  which  can  be  set 
to  move  easily,  or  clamped  to  hold  the  bar  perfectly 
tight.  This  cap  furnished  with  Vaulting  Bars  for 
$5.00  extra. 


No.  380-22  Clamp  Vaulting  Bab  Cap, 
for  2^  inch  uprights,  per  pair, 


$16.00 


"STANDARD"  HORIZONTAL  BAR  CAPS 

No..  365-22  "Standard"  Horizontal  Bar  Cap  for  15^  inch  uprights,  as  used 

on  Nos.  366  and  307  bars,  per  pair. 
No.  370-22  "Standard"  Six  Guyed  Bar  Cap  as  used  on  No.  372  bar,  per  pair. 


$4.00 
4.00 


"STANDARD"  BARS 

"Standard"  Bars  are  six  feet  long,  measured  on  the  bar.     See  page 
30  for  description. 

No.  364-15  "Standard"  6  Foot  Steel  Cobb  Hickoey  Bar, 

to  fit  any  "Standard"  cap,  $12.00 

No.  364-35    6  Foot   Steel   Cobb  Hickory   Bar,  with 

square  ends  ready  to  be  fitted  to  any  cap,  12.00 

No.  3^i4-45  "Standard"  6  Foot  Steel  Bab,   l}a  inches 

diameter,  to  fit  any  "Standard"  cap,  0.00 

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"STANDARD"  LOCKING  BOLT 

This  Bolt  is  used  to  secure  all  Vaulting  Bar  posts  to  the  floor,  that 
swing  or  hoist  up.  The  central  bolt  holds  the  post  firm  and  by  locking 
under  the  post  prevents  its  lifting.     It  is  locked  or  unlocked  by  the  foot. 

It  is  such  carefully  studied  details  as  this  that  make  "Standard" 
Apparatus  the  most  ])ractical  for  use,  and  convenient  to  handle. 


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IKSTANTANEOUS  TURNBUCKLES 

This  turnbuckle  is  used  on  all  our  Bars  when  quick  release  is 
necessary.  Figures  1  and  2  show  the  turnbuckle  closed  and  opened 
and  Figure  3  shows  the  turnbuckle  made  to  attach  to  guys  having 
hooks  on  them. 


No.  379-1  Instantankous  Turnbuckle,  Fig.  1,  each, 
No.  379-2  Instantaneous  Turnbuckle,  Fig.  2,  each, 
No.  379-5  Plain  Turnbuckle,  each. 


$2.50 
'2..50 

.80 


Fig.  1 


Fig.  2 


LUNGE  STRAP 

A   strong  leather  belt   having    cotton 
ropes  attached  to  the  sides  by  swivels. 


No.  540  Lunge  Strap, 


$8.00 


SUSPENDED  LUNGER 

Consisting  of  a  Lunge  Strap,  having  the  side  ropes  carried  over  pulleys  on  the  ceiling  to  a  large 
single  rope,  which  is  held  by  the  instructor. 


No.  545  Suspended  Lunger, 


$16.00 


SAFETY  STRAP 

Used  in  practicing  on  the  horizontal  bar.  Made  of  stiong 
webbing,  lined  with  soft  leather  and  twisted,  right  and  left,  to 
form  a  comfortable  loop  for  the  wrist. 


No.  379-12  Safety  Strap,  per  pair. 


$2.00 


BUCKLED  SAFETY  STRAP 

The  buckle  permits  easy  removal  of  the  sti'ap  from  the  bar. 
The  stiff  leather  collar  protects  the  bar  and  prevents  binding. 


No.  379-13  Safety  Strap,  with  buckle,  per  pair, 


$S.00 


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CLIMBING    APPARATUS 

"Stiiiuliud"  Olimbiiif?  Apparatus  is 
specially  desiyiu-d  Ibr  safety,  eoneet  size 
aud  duial)le  iiuiteiial. 

All  top  fasteiiiiifts  are  made  l)y  shackles 
double  piuned.  We  have  special  fasten- 
ings for  clamping  to  iron  beams,  to  pipe 
beams  (as  shown  on  this  page),  or  to 
wooden  beams.  The  proper  fastenings 
will  be  furnished  at  the  prices  quoted. 

Ropes,  poles,  etc.,  are  made  to  the  ac- 
cepted size  of  one  and  one-half  inches  diam- 
eter or  four  and  oue-half  inches  circum- 
ference. 

Ropes  are  made  with  four  strands  of  a 
.selected  long  fibre  Manilla  that  wears 
smooth  and  is  very  durable.  Italian  hemp 
ropes  will  be  furnished  if  preferred.  Prices 
on  application. 

CLIMBING  ROPE 

No.  550  Climbing  Rope,  manilla,  18  feet 

or  less,  with  knot,  $8.00 

No.  551  Climbing  Rope,  manilla,  18   feet 

or  less,  no  knot,  6.00 

KlfOTTED  CLIMBING  ROPE 

The  kuots  are  braided  around  and 
through  the  rope,  eight  inches  apart,  to  form 
the  "rise"  and  "rest"  for  the  climber. 

No.   555  Knotted    Climbing  Rope,    ma- 
nilla, 18  feet  or  less,  with  bottom  knot, 

$18.00 

BALL  ROPE 

The  Ball  Rope,  or  ' '  Rosary "  as  it  is 
sometimes  called,  is  a  climbing  rope  with 
balls  secured  twelve  inches  apart.  The 
balls  are  of  turned  maple. 

No.  560  Ball  Rope,  maniUa,  18  feet  or  less, 
with  bottom  knot,  $20.00 

CLIMBING  POLES 

The  "Standard"  Climbing  Poles  are 
made  of  selected  Oregon  Pine,  cut  follow- 
ing the  grain,  filled,  finished  smooth  and 
shellac' d. 

No.  570  Climbing   Pole,  18  feet  or  less, 
1}^  inch  diameter.  $5.00 

ROPE  LADDER 

The  rounds  are  hickory,  the  rope  pass 
ing  through  the  ends  of  the  rounds  and 
being  secured  by  a  long  pin.  Experience 
has  proved  this  fastening  to  be  the 
strongest  and  most  durable.  The  rounds 
are  turned  of  such  a  size  and  shape  as  to 
fit  the  hand,  and  offer  the  best  possible 
grasp.     They  are  placed  eight  inches  apart. 

No.  565  Rope  Laddeb,  18   feet  or  less, 

6  inches  wide,  $12.00 


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POSSE  INCLINED  ROPE 

Tliis  style  of  Inclined  Rope  can  be  quickly  loosened  and  hoisted  out  of  the  way,  as  is  shown  by  the 
lighter  shaded  roj^e  above. 

The  tightening  roi^e,  having  a  downward  pull,  and  passing  over  double  blocks,  tightens  the  climbing 
rope  without  over-straining  it. 

No.  554  Posse  Inclined  Rop:^,  24  feet  or  less,  with  block  and 

hoisting  fixtures,  complete,  $18.00 


FIXED  CLIMBING  APPARATUS 

To  hold  ropes  and  poles  taut,  and  prevent  their  swinging, 
we  insert  the  strap  shown  herewitli.  The  strap  may  be  quickly 
detached  from  the  floor. 


No.  553  Vertical  Rope,  fixed  by  strap  at  bottom, 
No.  571  Vertical  Pole,  fixed  by  strap  at  bottom, 

TRAVELING  ROPE 


$10.00 

8.00 


By  means  of  the  trolley  shown  herewith,  a  rope  may  be 
moved  just  ahead  of  the  climber,  on  an  inclined  rope,  to  jjro- 
vide  for  descent  at  any  part  of  the  climb.  The  rope  from  the 
top  of  the  trolley  passes  up  parallel  to  the  climbing  rope,  over 
a  block  and  down  where  it  may  be  held. 

No.  554A  Traveler  for  Inclined  Rope,  $20.00 


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No.  557  AUTOMATIC 
CLIMB 

This  maclnne  applies  the  principle 
of  graduated  resistance  to  climbing, 
the  resistance  being  from  zero  to 
about  four  luindred  pounds.  It  is 
strongly  and  dui-ably  made  with 
ample  bearing  and  frictional  surfaces. 
Self-oiling  bearings  having  large 
detachable  oil  reservoirs  are  provided. 
The  frictional  adjustment  is  simple 
and  cannot  easily  get  out  of  oider. 
It  is  brought  down  to  within  reach  of 
the  floor  by  a  light  cord  which  turns 
a  spindle  tliat  clamps  the  friction 
drum.  This  spindle  has  ball  bear- 
ings. The  rope  is  the  standard 
climbing  size,  one  and  one-half  inches 
in  diameter. 

No.  557  Automatic  Climb,     $60.00 

SLIDING  P(3LE 

The  Sliding  Pole  is  a  quick  means 
of  descending  from  the  gallery. 

The  "Standard"  Sliding  Pole  is 
made  of  polished  bi-ass  tube,  extra 
heavy,  and  is  secured  at  the  top  by 
braces  to  the  walls. 

No.  581  Sliding  Pole.    Brass  with 
japanned  iron  top  and  brace,     $44.00 

SLIDING  POLE  RAIL 

This  Rail  protects  the  opening  and 
leaves  narrow  passage  at  the  sides  for 
access  to  the  pole. 

No.  582  Sliding   Pole   Rail.     Jap- 
anned iron  top,  $16.00 

SLIDING  POLE  MAT 

A  Round  Mat  three  feet  in  diam- 
eter and  three  inches  thick.  It  has  a 
hole  in  the  centre  opening  to  the  side 
by  a  slit  and  closed  by  a  strap  and 
buckle. 

No.  973  Sliding  Pole  Mat.    3  inches 
felt,  covered  with  white  duck,  $16.00 


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No.  ()0()  STANDARD  HORSE 


The  Staiu]ii7(l  Horse  ami  Buck  were  designed  to  fill  the  demand  for  first  class  apparatns,  easy  to 
adjnst,  standing  firm  on  large  heaAy  bases,  and  easy  to  move. 

The  mechanical  principle  nsed  in  adjusting  is  simple  and  safe.  There  are  no  frictional  or  ratchet 
adjustments.  The  crank  for  raising  and  lowering  the  horse  is  placed  in  the  centre  and  springs  up  into 
the  horse  body  when  not  in  use.     On  the  buck  the  crank  lies  close  to  the  post  and  is  out  of  the  way. 

The  handles  are  centrally  attached  and  easily 
removable  leaving  only  two  holes  in  the  body. 
They  are  four  and  one-half  inches  high,  of  the 
open  pattern,  padded  and  leather  covered.  There 
are  four  swivel  casters  with  roll  bearings,  which 
are  thrown  into  action  by  pressing  a  lever  and  on 
which  the  horse  or  buck  can  easily  be  moved  in 
any  direction.  Each  bearing  point  of  the  base 
on  the  floor  is  protected  by  a  '  'Standard' '  leather 
shoe. 

The  body  may  be  made  necked  (as  illustrated 
above),  or  straight.  It  is  covered  with  the  best 
light-colored,  oak-tanned  leather. 

No.  605  Standard  Hokse,  straight  body,  ^120.00 

No.  606  Standard  Horse,  necked  body,  120.00 

No.  625  Standard  Buck,  90.00 


No.  625  STANDARD  BUCK 


No.  612  HORSE 


The  Horse  and  Buck  shown  on  this  page  are  built  on  the  lines  of  the  German  horse  with  improve- 
ments in  construction.  This  form,  known  as  the  four-legged,  is  preferred  by  many  experts  ;  it  stands 
firm  and  the  base  increases  as  the  body  is  raised.  It  is  covered  with  first  quality  leather.  The  feet  hnxe 
'■ '  Standard ' '  leather  shoes. 

The  legs  of  both  Horse  and  Buck  are  of  large  steel  tube,  telescoping,  and  arranged  so  the  inner  tube 
cannot  turn  in  the  outer.  The  latch  is  an  improvement  over  the  pin,  as  it  does  not  project  to  bruise  any 
one  that  might  strike  it,  and,  being  attached  to  the 
leg,  cannot  get  lost.  Under  the  latch  are  castors  that 
come  into  action  when  the  inner  section  of  the  legs  are 
pushed  completely  in  and  held  up  by  the  latch. 

The  Horse  is  adjustable  from  thirty-seven  to  fifty- 
seven  inches  high,  and  may  have  a  straight  or  necked 
body.     The  Buck  has  the  same  method  of  adjustment. 

No.  612    Horse,  straight  body,  $70.00 

No.  613    Horse,  necked  body,  70.00 

No.  632    Buck,  48.00 

The  bodies  of  the  above  and  Standard  Horse 
and  Buck  are  alike,  the  difference  being  wholly  in  the 
base  and  legs.  The  handles  aie  removable,  padded 
and  open,  thus  affording  a  good  grasp  for  the  hands. 
They  are  four  and  one-half  inches  high,  and  have  a 
central  attaching  bolt,  that  leaves  only  one  hole  in 
the  body  for  each  handle. 

No.  632  BUCK 


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BATTEAIT  BOARD 

Tlie  "Standard"  Batteau  Boards  and  Bars  are  made  of  carefully  selected  seasoned  ash.  We  liave 
special  facilities  for  getting  the  stock  best  adapted  for  this  purpose.  We  take  great  care  to  give  the  proper 
dimensions,  curves,  etc.,  to  these  boards  and  bars  to  secure  the  strength  and  elasticity  necessary  to  the 
severe  strain  to  which  they  are  put. 

The  upper  half  of  the  lj)oard  is  covered  with  rubber  cloth  glued  on.  The  board  is  seemed  to  the  bar 
by  leather  straps  tightened  by  wedges,  and  a  similar  device  holds  the  ends  of  the  bar  in  the  jjedestals. 


No.  640  Batteau  Board,  6x1)4  feet  with  bar  and  pedestal  complete, 


$40.00 


INCLINED  SPRING  BOARD 

A  well  known  form  of  Spring  Board,  indispensable  in  any  fairly  equipped  gymnasinm.  We  are 
making  it  of  the  best  material  throughout,  using  New  England  ash,  grown  in  the  granite  hills  where  it 
absorbs  the  strength  of  the  rocks.  It  is  light  and  can  easily  be  moved  to  any  part  of  the  gymnasium  and 
yet  stands  firm  without  fastening.  All  spring  boards  are  rubber  sliod  and  will  be  rubl)er  covered  on  the 
upper  end  unless  otherwise  ordered 

No.  649  Inclined   Spbinq  Board,  6  feet  x  22  inches,  $30.00 


BEAT  BOARD 

Made  of  oak,  covered  with  thick  e«rk  car- 
pet and  lubber  shod. 

No.  662  Beat  Board,  30  x  25  inches,         $6.00 


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BOUNCmG  SPRING  BOARD 

A  Phitform  Siting  Board,  made  very  strong  and  substantial  to  stand  the  severe  strain  to  which  it 
is  subject.  The  base  is  made  of  oalc  and  the  board  of  selected  New  England  ash.  It  is  very  elastic,  yet 
lirni  in  its  bearings  and  sui^portii.     It  may  be  used  as  director's  platform  by  blocking  it  from  underneath. 

No.  655  Bouncing  Spring  Boabd,  8x3  feet,  $45.00 

No.  656  Bouncing  Spking  Boabd,  6x2  feet,  35.00 


SPRING  BEAT  BOARD 

An  Elastic  Beat  Board  for  use  in  connection  with  horse,  buck  and  parallel  bars.     The  elasticity  is 
not  great,  just  enough  to  avoid  the  solidity  of  the  ordinary  board  and  to  give  a  slight  impetus  to  the  user. 

No.  663  Sphino  Beat  Board,  4  feet  x  20  inches,  $15.00 


BALANCE  BOARD 

This  boaril  is  made  I  shape  in  section,  two  inches  wide  at  the  edges,  the  object  being  to  obtain  light- 
ness consistent  with  the  strength  and  stiffness  required. 

No.  667  Balance  Board,  12  feet  long,  $5.00 


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JUMP  STANDS 

The  *'Staudard"  Jump  Stands  have  a  light  spruce  post  grooved  for  a  sliding  pin  —  as  shown  in  de 
tail  —  which  can  be  set  at  any  height  but  cannot  be  removed  or  lost.      The  feet  are  distinguished  from 
inches  by  a  different  color.     The  base  is  of  iron,  heavy,  so  it  cannot  easily  be  upset,  and  round  with  a 
rounded  edge,  so  it  can  be  rolled  along  on  the  floor. 


No.  670  Jump  Stand,  6  feet  high, 
No.  671  Jump  Stand,  8  feet  high, 
No.  672  Jump  Stand,    10  feet  high, 


$10.00 
10.00 
12.00 


JUMP  STAND  (-ORD 
With  triangular  target  and  rubber  plummets  attached,  same  as  furnished  with  all  Jump  Stands. 
No.  670-1  Jump  Stand  Cokd  $2.00 

JUMP  STICKS 
Preferred,  by  some,  to  the  cord  and  plummets. 

No.  676  Jump  Sticks,  one  dozen  (12)  8  feet  long,         $3.00 
One  dozen  Jump  Sticks  will  be  furnished  In  place  of  the  cord  and  plummets,  if  desired. 


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ADJUSTABLE  JUMP  STANDS 

This  Jump  Stand  is  designed  especially  for  Pole  Vaulting,  although  it  is  well  adapted  for  jumping 
and  other  lower  work.  The  iron  bases  are  of  the  same  form,  but  larger  than  those  used  on  our  ''Standard" 
Jump  Stands;  the  uprights  are  made  of  well-dried  maple;  the  sliding  rod  has  a  pin  at  each  end,  and  the 
fixed  posts  are  numbered  on  their  opposite  sides  to  correspond  with  these  pins.  It  is  only  necessary  to 
adjust  one  screw  to  raise  the  stick  to  the  highest  point. 

There  are  no  metal  tubes  used  in  the  construction  of  these  stands  that  are  likely  to  become  bent  and 
refuse  to  slide  the  first  time  that  stands  are  upset;  and  the  bases  are  so  large  and  heavy  that  there  is  little 
danger  of  upsetting  them. 

No.  674  High  Jump  Stand,  adjustable,  1  to  12  feet,  $30.00 

POLE   VAULTING  BOARD 

This  is  indispensable  for  indoor  vaulting  to  protect  the  floor  and  pre- 
vent the  spikes  from  slipping.  It  is  made  of  small  blocks  of  soft  wood 
placed  end  up,  nailed  and  glued.  The  soft  wood  centre  has  an  oak  frame 
with  iron  corners  and  a  high  back  to  prevent  the  spike  slipping  over.  The 
board  is  inclined  from  2^  inches  at  the  front  to  4^  inches  at  the  back,  and 
has  rubber  feet  to  prevent  its  slipping. 

This  form  and  construction  ofiers  the  best  surface  for  holding  the  spike, 
and  wears  the  longest. 

No.  698  Pole  Vaulting  Boaed,  24  in.  wide,  36  in  long,  $16.00 

SLIDK  AND    PIN 


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VAULTING   POLES 

Years  of  experience  have  demonstrated  that  vaulting  poles  made  from 
selected  sprnce  are  the  lightest  and  safest. 

The  ''Standard"  Vaulting  Poles  are  planed  by  hand,  from  the  finest  spruce 
obtainable,  to  sizes  that  use  has  proved  to  be  correct  for  grasp  and  balance. 

Si)eciiil  attention  has  been  given  to  the  spikes.  The  socket  or  cap,  that  fits 
the  end  of  the  pole,  is  drawn  sheet  steel,  and  the  tip  that  is  brazed  to  it,  turned 
steel,  hollowed  to  make  it  light.  It  is  light,  protects  the  end  of  the  pole,  and  is 
adai)ted  for  either  in  or  out  door  work. 

LIST  OF   ''STANDARD"  VAULTING  POLES 

No.  691,    8  feet,  weight  3  i.^  pounds,  $3.00 

No.  693,  10  feet,  weight  4  pounds,  4.00 

No.  695,  12  feet,  weight  5  pounds,  5.00 

No.  697, 14  feet,  weight  6  pounds,  «.50 

No.  699,  16  feet,  weight  7  pounds,  8.00 

VAULTING  POLE  RACKS 

To  keep  poles  straiglit  they  should  be  laid  on  racks,  not  leaned  in  a  corner. 
The  racks  listed  below  may  be  screwed  on  a  wood  or  sheathed  wall.  For  brick 
walls  they  should  be  mounted  on  strips.     Three  racks  hold  a  pole. 

No.  690-2  Vaulting  Pole  Racks,  per  set  of  three,  $0.40 

No.  690-3  Vaulting  Pole  Racks,  per  set  of  three,    mounted 

on  oak,  .ttO 


'STANDARD"  SPIKE 


LONG  JUMP  MAT 

The  Long  Mat  is  used  to  get  the  "ruu'^  for 
pole  vaulting,  high  jumps,  etc.,  also  to  define 
the  scratch  line  in  broad  jumps,  and  for  fencing. 
It  is  made  of  corrugated  rubber  on  a  cloth  back, 
weighing  about  three  pounds  per  running  foot, 
and  will  not  slip  on  the  gymnasium  floor. 

No.  677  Long  Jump  Mat,  36  inches  wide, 

per  foot,  $0.80 

JUMP  MAT 

The  Short  Jump  Mat  is  made  of  the  same  ma- 
terial as  the  Long  Jump  Mat,  and  is  used  to  indi- 
cate the  scratch  line  and  to  prevent  slipping. 

No.  678  Jump  Mat,  18x24  inches,  each,        $0.80 


JUMP  FRAME 

Used  in  children's  classes  for  suc- 
cessive jumping. 


No.  680  Jump  Frame, 


$5.00 


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HITCH   AND   KICK 

Attachment  for  Jump  Stands.  May  be 
used  on  any  "Standard"  non-adjustable 
Jump  Stand. 

No.  740A  Hitch  and  Kick  Att.,  $6.00 


HITCH   AND  KICK 


Arranged  to  go  on  tlie  wall  under  a  gallery. 
The  pan  is  strong  leather  stitched  over  an  iron  rim. 
A  steel  chain  connects  to  the  index.  The  figures 
that  indicate  the  height  of  the  pan  are  read  in  the 
centre  of  the  index,  which  is  held  by  notches  one 
inch  apart. 


No.  740  Hitch  and  Kick, 


$12.00 


HITCH   AND   KICK 

Attachment  for   adjustable    Jump 
Stand,  No.  674. 
No.  674A  HrrcH  And  Kick  Att.,  $6.00 


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THAYELING  RINGS 

The  rings  shown  above  are  attached  to  a  pijie  beam  and  provided  with  onr  Rocking  Joint ;     but 
means  for  attaching  to  wooden  beams  or  ceiling,  or  iron  beams  will  be  furnished  at  the  same  i)rice. 

No.  700  Traveling  Rings,  with  Rope,  Rocking  Joint,  top  attachment,  etc.    complete,  each,  $6.00 

The  above  price  does  not  include  the  Pipe  Beams.  Estimates  for  them 
will  be  furnished  when  particulars  are  given. 

Estimates  and  sketches  showing  means  for  adjusting  i-ings  or  hoisting 
them  out  of  the  way  will  be  made  when  full  information  regarding  height,  dis- 
tance, etc.,  are  furnished. 

"STANDARD"  RINGS 
Our  "Standard"  Rings  are  an  improved  stirrup  form  with  oval  grasp 
and  round  corners.     They  are  made  of  cast  steel  and  carefully  covered  with 
good  leather,  cemented  on  so  it  will  not  slip. 

No.  700-1  Standard  Ring,  without  rope,  each,  $3.00 

INCLINED  PLANK 

Indispensable  for  "starting"  on  Travel- 
ing Rings.  It  is  made  of  oak  thoroughly 
braced  and  covered  with  linoleum  on  the  top 
side  to  prevent  slipping.  It  should  be  set 
with  the  lower  end  under  the  first  ring,  the 
inclined  surface  approximating  the  sweep 
of  the  ring. 

No.  709  Inclined  Plank,  $10.00 


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No.  725 


No.  720 


No.  729 


FLYING  RINGS 


On  the  pipe  clamped  to  an  iron  beam,  sliowu  above,  are  placed  a  pair  of  Adjustable  Flying  Rings 
(No.  725),  a  pair  of  Plain  Flying  Rings  (No.  720)  and  a  Hoisting  Fixture;  all  as  they  would  be  erected 
in  a  Gymnasium. 

''STANDARD"  FLYING  RINGS 

Our  seven  inch  "Standard"  Rings  (No.  720--2),  are  connected  to  the  ropes  by  strong  webbing 
adjusting  straps,  provided  with  detachable  buckles.  At  the  top  our  Rocking  Joint  connects  the  rope  to 
the  pipe  clamp,  making  a  joint  that  will  not  wear  or  squeak. 

No.  720  Flying  Rings,  adjustable  2%  feet  (pipe  beam  not  included),  $14.00 

ADJUSTABLE  FLYING  RINGS 

The  rings  may  be  lowered  near  to  the  floor,  and  used  for  a  swiug,  or  hoisted  up  entirely  out  of  the 
way.  The  Pivot  Blocks  in  which  the  rope  swings  are  bell  mouthed,  and  each  has  three  pulleys  to  guide 
the  rope  and  prevent  chafing. 

No.  725  Adjustable  FLYma  Rings  pipe  beam  not  included),  $25.00 


"STANDARD"  RDfGS. 

Steel  Rings,  leather  covered.     Inside  measure- 
ments given.     Prices  are  for  rings  without  ropes. 


No.  720-  2      7  inch  Ring,  per  pair. 

No.  720-  3    10  inch  Ring,  per  pair. 

No.  720-  7      8  inch  Ring,  with  eye,  per  pair, 

No.  720-  8    10  INCH  Ring,  with  eye,  per  pair. 

No.  720-11      8  INCH  Ring,  with  strap  eye, 

per  pair. 
No.  720-12    10  INCH  Ring,  with  strap  eye, 

per  pair. 


$8.00 

10.00 

8.00 

10.00 

8.00 

10.00 


No.  720-3 


No.  720-8 


No.  720-12 


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TRAPEZE 

The  above  Trapeze  bars  have  all  rope  connections  spliced,  and  at  the  top  have  our  "Standard" 
Rocking  Joint  as  illustrated  below.  They  are  shown  attached  to  a  pipe  beam  but  any  other  attachment 
will  be  provided  at  the  same  jiiice.     The  Pipe  Beams  are  not  included  in  the  following  prices. 

No.  751  Single  Tbapeze,  with  steel  bar,  ropes,  etc.,  complete,       $6.50 
No.  745  Double  Trapeze,  with  steel  lower  and  hickory  upper 

bar,  ropes,  etc.,  complete,  25.00 

''STANDARD"  ROCKING  JOINT 
Patented  June  27,  1905. 

This  unique  joint  was  designed  for  out-door  use,  but  it  .so 
perfectly  fulfills  its  purpose  of  preventing  wear  and  noise,  that  we  shall  use 
it  on  all  swinging  apparatus  indoor  and  out.  The  Clamp  or  hanger  shown 
is  for  pipe,  but  we  have  hangers  for  wood  or  iron  beams. 

In  operation  the  broad  top  of  the  link  rocks  on  the  hardened  steel  roller, 
held  by  the  bolt  jjassing  through  the  lower  ends  of  the  bracket,  thns  avoid- 
ing the  wear  that  always  takes  place  when  a  common  eye  or  hook  swings 
in  an  eye  bolt 


No.  718-1  Rocking  Joint,  straight,  for  2>2  inch  pipe,  each, 
No.  718-2  Rocking  Joint,  cross,  for  2}4  inch  pipe,  each, 
No.  718-3  Rocking  Joint,  straight,  for  3  inch  pipe,  each. 
No.  718-i  Rocking  Joint,  cross,  for        3     inch  pipe,  each, 

The  ''Straight"  Joint  is  shown  in  the    illustration, 
swing  across  the  pipe  as  shown  in  the  trapeze. 

No.  719-1  Rocking  Joint,  for  wood  beams,  each, 


$2.50 
2.60 
2.50 
2.50 

"Cross"    Joints 


$2.50 


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FLYING  RING  ATTACHMENTS 


These  Attachmeuts  are  very  strongly  made  and  easy  to  change. 


Kg.  725-1  Trapeze  Attachment  for  No.  725  flying  rings, 

hickory  bar, 
No.  720-17  Tbapeze  Attachment  for  No.  720  flying  rings, 
hickory  bar. 


$2.50 
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No.  725-2  SwiNO  Attachment  for  No.  725  flying  rings,  oak  seat, 

GIANT  STRIDE 

OR  MERRY-GO-ROUND 


$2.50 


Our  illustration  shows  the  Pivot  and  one  Rope  Ladder  Handle.  As  this  Pivot  is  usually  placed 
where  it  is  difficult  of  access  for  oiling,  etc.,  it  is  liable,  as  usually  constructed,  to  wear  out  and  fall 
without  warning.  The  ''Standard"  Pivot  is  made  with  steel  ball  bearings.  This  runs  easily  and  with- 
out noise;  requires  no  oil,  and  will  wear  the  longest  of  any  known  form. 


No  730  Giant  Stride,  with  6  Rope  Ladder  Handles, 


$40.00 


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LADDERS 

Regular  Side  "Stanbard"  Side 

The  proportions  of  this  form  of  ladder  side  have  been  This  form  of  side  malies  a  strong  stiff  ladder,  easily 

carefully   chosen   to   afford   the    greatest    strength  grasped   by  the   fingers,   and  keeping  the  wrist 

consistent  with  a  comfortable  grip.  from  rubbing  on  the  lower  edge. 


IIORIZOXTAL  AXD  PEAK  LADDER 

This  fo7'm  combines  a  horizontal  with  an  inclined  ladder  and  being  placed  in  front  of  the  gallery 
occnpies  space  not  generally  re(iuired  for  other  purposes.  It  does  not  occupy  floor  space  and  is  not  in 
the  way  of  class  exercises.  It  can  generally  be  uearly  as  long  as  the  i-oom,  the  ends  being  secured  under 
the  euds  of  the  gallery.     Sides  are  "Standard"  form. 

No.  801  Horizontal  and  Peak  Ladder,  4  sections,  52  feet,  complete,  with  all  hangers,         $100.00 


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HORIZONTAL  LADDER 

This  is  about  the  ouly  form  that  can  be  used  under  galleries  or  low  ceilings, 
any  desired  location  by  means  of  proper  brackets,  hangers,  etc. 

No.  803  Horizontal  Ladder,  "Standard"  sides,  16  feet,  with  hangers, 


It  can  be  suspended  in 
$36.00 


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INCLINED  AND  HORIZONTAL  LADDER 

Tliis  style  of  ladder  possesses  many  advantages.  The  upper  sides  of  the  long  inclined  section  can 
be  used  for  baUincing  ;  the  under  side  for  hand  over  hand  climbing,  and  the  entire  section  hoisted  ont  of 
the  way  when  not  needed,  as  is  shown  in  light  outline.     The  uses  of  the  fixed  sections  are  well  known. 

No.  802  Inclined  and  Horizontal  Ladder,  with  hangers,      $125.00 


LADDER  AND  CHEST  BARS 

A  desirable  combination  for  lofty  rooms  where  over  head  support  is  difficult.     The  ladder  has  our 
Standard  sides  and  can  be  used  for  considerable  of  the  work  usually  done  on  over  head  parallels. 


No.  803-4  Ladder  and  Chest  Bars,  16  foot  ladder, 


$50.00 


We  illustrate  herewith  a  few  of  the  most  popular  styles  of  ladders.  We  have  a  great  variety  of 
hangers,  brackets,  hinges,  etc.,  adajited  for  varying  conditions,  and  will  be  pleased  to  submit  sketches 
for  any  desired  situation. 

All  ladders  will  be  eighteen  inches  inside  width,  with  rungs  twelve  inches  apart  when  horizontal, 
and  ten  inches  when  inclined,  unless  otherwise  ordered. 


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"  6TAXDAKD  "  ADJUSTABLE  LADDER 

This  is  the  most  desirable  ladder  for  general  use.  It  can  be  used  by  both  sexes  of  all  ages,  and  when 
not  in  use  folds  up  close  to  the  wall.  It  consists  of  a  vertical  ladder,  sixteen  feet  long,  secured  to  the  wall, 
gallery,  or  other  means  of  suppoit ;  an  adjustable  section,  made  of  spruce  for  lightness,  fifteen  feet  long  ; 
and  a  short  foot  ladder,  seven  feet  high,  to  support  one  end  of  the  adjustable  section.  The  adjustable 
section  has  leather  covered  hooks  at  both  ends.  One  end  can  be  rested  on  any  of  the  rounds  of  the 
vertical  ladder  at  any  height.  The  oflier  end  may  rest  on  the  floor,  forming  an  inclined  ladder  for 
balance  climbing,  etc.,  or  it  may  be  placed  on  any  of  the  rounds  of  the  short  foot  ladder. 

No.  813  Adjustable  Ladder,  including  foot  ladder,         $S0.00 
Ko.  814  Adjustable  Ladder,  no  foot  ladder,  30.00 

The  outer  end  of  the  adjustable  section  may  be  supported  on  a  vaulting  bar. 


"  STANDARD  "  AUTOMATIC  LADDER 
This  Ladder  is  designed  to  embrace  all  the  advantages  of  the  ''Standard"  Adjustable  Ladder,  with 
somewhat  greater  ease  of  handling.     The  wall  end  of  the  adjustable   section  is   counter   balanced    by 
weights  that  run  on  the  sides  of  the  wall  ladder,  and  has  an  automatic  latch  that  secures  it  at  any  lieight. 
Sizes  are  the  same  as  No.  81.3. 

No.  815  Automatic  Ladder,  with  foot  ladder,  $70.00 

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BALANCE  SWmG 

Also  called  See-Saw  and  Teeter  Ladder. 
It  is  one  of  the  most  valuable  and  enjoyable 
pieces  of  apparatus  for  ladies  and  children 
who  need  to  be  tempted  by  the  pleasure  of 
the  exercises  to  use  any  overhead  ap- 
paratus. 

The  "Standard"  Balance  Swinj;- has  a  pipe 
central  part  on  which  the  ladder  is  adjust- 
able for  height  and  around  which  it  may 
rotate  when  the  pin  is  below  the  collar  on 
the  post. 

No.  826  Balance  Swing,  $30.00 

LADDERS 

These  ladders,  made  the  same  as  shown 
opposite,  may  be  adopted  for  use  on  vault- 
ing bars. 

No.  825-1  Ladder,  10  feet  long,       $12.00 


ROMAN  LADDERS 

These  Ladders  are  used  ejitirely  for  pyra- 
mids, grouping,  etc.  They  are  light  and 
strong,  and  smaller  at  the  top  than  at  the  base. 
The  top  handle  is  large  and  ejisy  to  grasp 
from  any  direction. 

The  "Standard"  Roman  Ladders  have  an 
oak  base.  The  laddeis  are  of  selected  spruce, 
giving  the  greatest  strength  for  the  weight. 
The  handles  are  malleable  iron,  and  the  feet 
have  points  that  fit  holes  in  the  base  so  the 
ladders  cannot  slip. 

No.  827  Roman  Ladders  and  Base,  $40.00 


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STANDARD  PARALLEL   BAR 

In  this  Parallel  Bar  we  have  coiideiised  the  experience  of  fifteen  years.  It  is  instantly  adjustable,  for 
both  height  and  width,  without  tools.  The  adjustments  are  easily  made,  are  safe,  and  cannot  get  out  of 
order.  The  Vertical  Adjustment  is  our  improved  pin  latch,  shown  ou  the  next 
page,  and  the  Horizontal  Adjustment  a  clamp  hand  wheel,  as  shown  at  the  right. 

''Stiindard"  Heavy  Swivel  Casters,  with  roll  bearing  rollers,  as  shown  at  the 
left,  arranged  to  be  thrown  into  action  by  a  latch  are  provided,  by  which  the  bar;; 
are  easily  nlo^'ed,  and  leather  feet  prevent  scratching  of  the  floor.  The  bars  ai'c 
secured  to  the  j)Osts  by  improved  connections.  They  may  be  set  level  or  inclined. 

AH  parts  are  iron  except  the  bars,  which  are  selected  hickory.  They  are 
adjustable   from  three  and  one-half  to  fi'  e  feet  ia  height,  and  from  fifteen  to 

twenty   inches   between  bars  when  down 
and  twelve  to  seventeen  inches  when  up. 

No.  841  "Standard"  Parallel  Bar, 
8  feet,  $75.00 

No.  842  "Standard"  Parallel  Bar, 

10  feet,  80.00 

No.  843  "Standard"  Parallel  Bar, 
12  feet,  85.00 

No  care  or  expense  has  beer,  spared  to 
make  this  bar  mechanically  perfect.  It 
is  a  high  grade  gymnasium  machine,  in 
which  all  joints  are  strongly  made  and 
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SCHOOL  PAKAI-LEL  BAR 

Tliis  bai'  is  a  modification  of  our  "Standard"  Parallel  Bar,  to  provide  a  lighter  and  less  expensive  piece 
of  apparatus.  The  base  is  of  oak,  and  has  rollers  that  when  thrown  into  action  enable  the  bar  to  be 
easily  moved.  Quick  adjustment,  for  height  only,  is  provided.  The  bars  may  beset  at  any  desired 
width.     Light,  firm,  easy  to  move  or  adjust — this  is  the  ideal  School  Parallel  Bar. 


No.  846  Paballbl  Bak,  8  feet, 
No.  847  Parallel  Bar,  10  feet, 


$30.00 
53.00 

BAR  DETAILS 


The  Post  Joint  and  Latch  here  illustrated 
are  used  on  our  "Standard"  and  School  Par- 
allel Bars. 

The  Post  Joint  holds  the  bar  securely  to  the 
post,  and  permits  the  bar  to  bend.  The  bar  is 
held  on  the  top  part  of  the  joint  by  the  two 
screws  shown.  The  two  pins  enter  the  under 
side  of  the  bar,  hold  it  straight  and  prevent 
undue  strain  coming  on  the  screws.  Tliis 
joint  does  not  weaken  the  bar,  will  not  wear 
into  it,  and  does  not  require  holes  on  the  top 
of  the  bar. 

The  Latch  shown  on  the  right  side  holds  the 
bar  positively  and  securely  at  different  heights. 
Raising  the  lever  draws  out  the  pin  and  ad- 
mits of  the  bar  being  raised  or  lowered.  When 
the  lever  is  pressed  down  the  pin  will  snap 
into  one  of  the  holes  in  the  top  sections  of  the 
bar  leg. 


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FIXED  PARALLEL  BAR 

This  Parallel  Bar  has  been  designed  to  meet  tlie  demand  for  a  first-cliiss  non-adjustable  bar.     The 

end  bases  are  iron,  v^ery  heavy  and  strong,  with  the  ends  tapered  and  flattened  out  so  as  to  let  a  mat  lie 

smoothly  over  them;  they  are  oval  between  the  uprights.     The  legs  or  uprights  are  of  selected  ash,  as 

are  the  side  bases.     There  are  three  leather  feet  under  each  end  base  that  enable   the  bar  to  stand  firmly 

and  prevent  scratching  the  floor.     All  corners  are  rounded,  and  there  are  no  projecting  bolts,  nuts  or 

sharp  points.     For  gymnasium  use,  where  a  bar  does  not  have  to  be  adjusted  or  moved  often,  this  bar 

will  fill  all  requirements. 

No.  831  Fixed  Paballel  Bar,  8  feet,  $35.00 

;  No.  882  Fixed  Parallel  Bab,  10  feet,  37.50 

No.  883  Fixed  Parallel  Bar,  12  feet,  40.00 


YAULTI^G  PARALLEL  BAR 

This  bar,  sometimes  called  the  Hand  Spring 
Bar,  is  used  for  hand  springs,  shoulder  rolls,  hand 
stands,  vaulting,  etc.  Much  of  the  work  done  on 
the  parallel  bars  can  be  done  with  greater  safety  on 
these. 

No.  865  Vaitlting    Parallel  Bar, 
30  inches  long,  24  inches  high,        $12.00 


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REGULAK  PARALLEL  BAR 


This  bar  is  the  result  of  much  study  aud  experiment  to  produce  a  good  bar  at  a  low  price.  The  bars 
are  of  selected  hickory,  made  the  same  as  our  "Standard"  Bars;  the  legs  are  of  hard  wood.  The  cast 
brackets  which  secure  them  to  the  base  are  strong  and  of  a  neat  design.  All  corners  of  both  wood  and  iron 
are  carefully  rounded. 

These  bars  are  all  made  five  feet  high,  and  with  rails  eighteen  inches  apart,  centre  to  centre,  unless 
otherwise  ordered.     In  ordinary  exercises,  this  bar  does  not  need  to  be  secured  to  the  floor. 


No.  851  REGUI.AB  Parallel  Bab,  8  feet,  $22.50 


No.  852  Eegular  Parallel  Bak,  10  feet,  $25.00 


LOW  PARALLEL 
BARS 

A  useful  and  safe  piece 
of  apparatus  for  learning 
many  parallel  bar  feats. 
Made  strong  and  substan- 
tial with  rounded  corners. 

No.  864  Low  Parallel 
Bar,  7  feet  long,  15 
inches  high,  $10.00 


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SUSPENDED  PARALLEL  BAR 

This  adaptation  of  tlie  Parallel  Bar  is  deservedly"  popular.  It  is  easiest  placed  under  a  gallery. 
If  the  support  is  over  ten  feet  high,  guys  to  hold  the  hangers  firm  are  necessary.  The  bar  may  be 
secured  in  front  of  a  gallery  or  in  any  desired  position,  by  special  hangers.  The  hangers  shown  above 
are  made  of  malleable  iron  and  wrought  iron  pipe,  and  are  designed  to  give  as  much  head  and  shoulder 

room  as  possible  while  leaving 
the  top  side  of  the  bars  clear 
for  hand  walks,  jumps,  etc. 
The  joints  are  the  same  as  shown 
for  School  and  Standard  Par- 
allels. 

No.  871  Suspended  Paeallel 
Bar,  8  feet,  ^30.00 

No.  872  Suspended  Parallel 
Bar,  10  feet,  32.50 

No.  873  Suspended  Parallel 
Bar,  12  feet,  35.00 

INSTEUCTOES'  PLATFOEM 

This  Platform  is  seven  feet 
long  and  six  wide.  It  is  made 
of  North  Carolina  pine,  natural 
finish  and  is  arranged  to  fold 
up  against  the  wall,  the  outer 
feet  folding  down  as  shown  in 
the  phantom  of  the  platform 
turned  up. 

No.  896  Instructors'  Platform, 
6x7  feet,  $40.00 


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STKIKING  BAG  DKUM 


Tlie  heavy,  rope  suspended,  Striking  Bag  Drum  has,  after  years  of  use,  proven  to  be  the  best 
adapted  for  gymnasium  practice.  The  weiglit  of  the  drum  keeps  the  ropes  taut  and  their  arrangement  in 
triangles  pre\'ents  tlie  swaying  of  the  drum.  The  Aibrations  of  the  drum,  m  hich  are  small  on  account  of 
its  weight,  are  not  transmitted  to   the    ceiling   or   other  means  of  support. 

The  drum  is  strongly  made  of  hard  pine  with  an  oak  moulding  bent  around  the  edges.  Ceiling 
boards,  ropes  and  special  clips,  for  attaching,  are  all  provided. 

No.  895  Rope  Suspended  Drum,  4>^  feet  in  diameter, 

with  all  fixtures,  except  bag,  $20.00 

SOLID  DRUM 

This  drum  is  the  same  size  and  construction  as  above,  except 
that  it  may  be  supported  from  overhead  by  pipe  braces  (No. 
893),  or  from  a  wall  by  brackets  (894). 

No.  893  Drum,  with  pipe  brace,  complete  except  bag,  $20.00 
No.  894  Drum,  with  brackets,  complete  except  bag,       20.00 

STRIKING  BAG 

A  bag  for  severe  general  use,  made  of  selected  Cordovan, 
with  welted  seams,  double  stitched  on  each  side.  First  quality 
rubber  bladder. 


No.  97  X  Striking  Bag,  each. 
No.  7  AS  Rubber  Bladder,  each, 


$6.00 
1.60 


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MORRIS  HIGH  SCHOOL  GYMNASIUM,  NEW  YORK  CITY 


GYMNASIUM  EQUIPMENT 

The  proper  equipment  of  a  Gymnasium  includes  the  installing  of  the  apparatus  in  a  neat  and  sub- 
stantial manner.  As  the  buildings  are  often  constructed  without  any  provision  for  the  erection  of  the 
Equipment  it  is  necessary  to  put  up  pipe  beams  or  other  means  on  which  to  secure  and  adjust  such 
apparatus  as  ropes,  poles,  etc. 

We  have  designed  for  this  purpose  special  fittings  or  clamps  for  attaching  pipe  beams  to  either 
Iron  or  Wood  roof  trusses,  etc.,  and  for  suspending  apparatus  from  pipe  beams,  iron  beams,  or  wood 
construction.  These  Clamps  or  fastenings  are  of  malleable  and  wrought  iron,  neat  in  appearance,  easy 
to  adjust,  and  very  reliable. 

The  above  illustration  shows  an  application  of  these  fittings.  Longitudinal  pipes  are  secured  to  the 
roof  trusses  and  to  these  are  fastened  cross  pipes  to  which  the  apparatus  is  attached.  Means  are  provided 
for  hoisting  ropes,  rings,  etc.,  out  of  the  way.  The  Mats  are  handled  on  a  large  truck.  All  heavy  floor 
apparatus  is  provided  with  casters. 

The  outfit  is  a  typical  High  School  Equipment,  jirovision  being  made  for  class  floor  Mork  on  heavy 
apparatus,  four  sets  of  Bucks,  Horses,  Parallel  Bars,  Vaulting  Bars  and  Swedish  Boxes  being  provided. 
At  each  end  of  the  room  are  Booms  having  two  bars  arranged  to  raise  and  lower  or  adjust  separately. 
Stall  Bars  are  placed  at  the  sides  and  Clubs  and  Bells  on  the  end  walls. 

The  Morris  High  School  has  two  Gymnasiums,  that  for  the  boys  being  shown  above.  The  school 
has  2,000  pupils.     , 

We  furnish  to  Architects,  Directors,  Building  Committees,  etc.,  plans  showing  the  arrangement  of 
apparatus  and  estimates  of  complete  equipments,  erected  in  place  ready  for  use. 


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VAULTING  BOX 

The  Vaulting  Box  is  made  of  light,  stroug  wood,  and  has  four  litis  for  the  adjustiueut  of  height. 
Each  of  these  lifts  has  long,  hard  wood  tenons  to  hold  the  lift  above,  iron  corner  plates,  and  is  braced 
inside.  The  top  lift  or  box  is  padded  on  the  top  with  hair  felt  and  covered'  with  leather  specially  pre- 
pared to  prevent  slipping.  The  top  lift  is  twenty-five  inches  high,  and  each  under  lift  adds  eight  inches 
to  the  height,  making  the  total  height  forty-nine  inches. 


No.  900  Vaulting  Box,  with  three  underlifts, 


$44.00 


SWEDISH  BOOMS 

On  the  following  pages  will  be  found  the  latest  improvements  in 
this  valuable  piece  of  apparatus. 

By  an  improved  cap,  illustrated  on  a  succeeding  page,  we  are 
enabled  to  make  the  posts  of  steel  tube,  which  is  strong,  compact  and 
not  liable  to  twist  and  bind  the  bar. 

The  Caster  and  Locking  Bolt  illustrated  on  this  page,  having 
pivoted  ''Standard"  roll  bearing  rollers  same  as  are  used  on  parallel 
bars,  will  swing  easily  on  an  arc  without  dragging. 

The  central  Locking  Bolt,  shown  in  phantom,  locks  or  unlocks 
the  bottom  of  the  post  by  a  touch  of  the  toe. 

Either  the  plain  or  balanced  Swing  Boom  can  be  swung  under  a 
(piite  low  gallery  and  for  ease  of  handling  have  no  equals. 


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SWINGING    BOOM 


OK   HOEIZONTAL   BAR 


The  Boom  shown  above  has  one  post  bracketed  from  the  wall,  forming  a  pivot  upon  which  the  boom 
may  be  swung  back  to  the  wall  like  a  gate.  The  other  post  has  casters,  that  permit  easy  movement,  and 
is  secured  to  the  floor  by  a  central  locking  bolt.  It  is  also  braced  by  guys,  one  of  which  having  an  in- 
stantaneous turnbuckle  permits  of  a  quick  dettichment  from  the  floor. 

The  Bar  and  Heaving  Board  are  our  ' 'Standard"  Patterns,  twelve  feet  long,  and  provided  with  our 
"Standard"  Boom  Caps  that  permit  the  bars  to  be  taken  out,  reversed,  or  changed  about  from  upper 
to  lower.     This  Cap  holds  the  bar  up  by  a  pin  and  is  clamped  tight  by  a  hand  screw. 


No.  910A  Swinging  Sooh,  complete, 


$80.00 


"STANDARD"   SWEDISH  BARS 

The  "Standard"  Swedish  Bar  and  Heaving  Board 
are  made  from  carefully  selected  white  pine  to 
approved  forms  that  have  been  drawn  with  great 
care  to  secure  proper  strength  and  desirable  edges 
to  work  on. 


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BALANCED  SWINGING  BOOM 

In  this  style  Boom  the  bars  are  balanced  so  they  are  easily  raised  aud  lowered.  The  bars  have  our 
'  'Stiindard' '  boom  caps  that  permit  changing  or  reversing  of  the  bars. 

The  pivot  post  is  bracketed  to  the  wall,  and  the  outer  post  is  secured  at  the  bottom  by  a  locking 
bolt,  and  at  the  top  by  guys.  An  instantaneous  turnbuckle  provides  for  quick  and  easy  adjustment 
of  the  guys. 

The  post  and  connecting  brace  across  the  top  being  iron,  very  compact  in  design,  enables  this  boom 
to  be  swung  under  a  low  ceiling  or  gallery,  and  avoids  all  trouble  formerly  experienced  with  wooden 
posts  due  to  shrinking  or  swelling. 

No.  912A  Balanced  Swinging  Boom,  $160.00 


"STAIfDAED"  BOOM  CAP 

It  is  always  desirable  to  be  able  to  turn  a 
Swedish  Bar  over,  and  to  remove  one  bar  or 
change  the  bars  from  top  to  bottom,  or  vice  versa. 
All  these  features  are  secured  by  this  cap,  and  in 
addition  means  are  provided  for  clamping  the  bar 
in  the  cap,  and  the  sleeve  to  the  post. 

The  hand  wheel  at  the  left  tightens  the  sleeve 
on  the  post,  and  the  knob  in  its  centre  operates 
the  pin  on  Miiich  the  bar  rests.  The  knob  at  the 
right  tightens  the  caps  on  the  ends  of  the  bar. 


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BALANCED  BOOM 


This  Boom  may  be  advantageously  placed  under  a  gallery.     The  bars  are  balanced  by  weights  in 
the  box  on  the  wall,  which  are  connected  to  the  booms  by  the  wire  ropes  shown  under  the  gallery. 

When  not  in  use  the  bais  may  be  pushed  up  and  the  posts  swung  under  them  as  shown  in  phantom 
lines,  til  us  getting  them  well  out  of  the   way.     The  Boom  C'aps  are  our  latest  improved  ''Standard"  as 

shown  on  the  preceding  page,    and  the  Locking  Bolt 
same  as  used  for  Vaulting  Bars  described  on  page  37. 


% 


No.  913A  BAiiANCiJD  Boom, 


$175.00 


BOOM  SADDLE 


This  desirable  attachment  for  the  Boom  is  matle  of 
white  pine,  very  light,  and  is  provided  with  a  latch  and 
hand  screw  that  clamps  it  firmly  to  the  bar. 

Three  saddles  are  generally  used  on  a  twehe  foot 
or  four  on  a  sixteen  foot  bar. 


No.  915  "Standard"  Boom  Saddlk, 


$15.00 


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STALL   BARS 

Stall  Bars  (or  Rib  Stools) 
may  be  placed  along  a 
gymnasium  wall,  as  many 
in  a  line  as  the  space  will 
permit.  Each  stall  or  sec- 
tion occupies  three  feet. 

The  "Standard"  Stall 
bars  are  made  of  North 
Carolina  pine  with  polished 
maple  bars,  round  in  sec- 
tion. 

No.  920  Stall  Babs,  per 
stall  in  sections  of  two 
or  more,  $8.00 


STALL  BAR  BENCHES 

These  benclies  are  made  of  white  wood,  strongly  braced  and 
have  rounded  corners.  The  feet  aie  as  wide  as  tlie  top  and  in- 
cline outward,  even  with  the  ends,  making  the  bencli  stable  in 
any  position. 

No.  927  Stall  Bar  Bench.  $.'J.»)0 


PADDED  BENCHES 

Tliis  is  the  No.  927  Bench,  padded  with  one  inch'  of  hair 
felt,  and  covered  with  brown  duck. 

No.  928  Stall  Bak  Bench,  padded,  $4.00 

The  benches  may  be  put  iip  in  the  open  space  of  the  stall 
bars  when  not  in  use  (see  cut  of  horizontal  ladder). 


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HORIZONTAL  LADDER 

The  above  illustration  is  made  from  a  photograph  of  a  ladder  installed  ia  the  Teachers'  College, 
New  York  City. 

It  shows  a  ladder  suspended  by  three  rope  tackles  from  a  pipe  beam,  which  is  secured  to  the  roof 
trusses.  The  ropes  pass  down  back  of  the  gallery  to  the  wall  beneath.  The  ladder  is  also  stayed  at  the 
bottom  by  straps. 

The  Horizontal  Ladder  has  a  stronger  frame  than  the  vertical  ladder  and  has  a  central  side  support. 
It  can  also  be  used  as  a  vertical  ladder  if  necessary. 

No.  932  "Standard"  Horizontal  Swedish  Ladder,  $40.00 


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VERTICAL  LADDER 

This  ladder  being  made  specially  for  Vertical 
Work  has  the  sides  rounded  and  reduced  to  nearly  the 
diameter  of  the  rounds,  thus  adapting  them  for  ser- 
pentine work. 

The  sides  are  of  Oregon  pine  and  the  rounds  of 
maple.  Special  pains  are  taken  to  round  all  corners 
and  smoothly  finish  the  entire  ladder. 

When  made  nine  spaces  high  as  shown  above,  the 
supporting  beam  or  pipe  should  be  eighteen  fe^t  from 
the  floor.     Shorter  ladders  made  to  order. 

No.  931  "Standard"    Vertical  Swedish 

Ladder,  $40.00 

APPARATUS 

FOE  MEDICAL  GYMNASTICS 
We  make  such  apparatus  as  Plinths,  Massage 
Tables,  Booms,  Eib-Stools,  etc.,  for  Medical  and 
Orthopedic  Gymnastics,  including  the  apparatus 
advised  by  Dr.  Anders  Wide  in  his  handbook.  Illus- 
trations and  prices  are  given  in  our  Catalogue  of  Med- 
ical and  Anthropometric  Apparatus  which  will  be 
sent  on  application. 


GYMNASIUM  PLINTH. 


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SWEDISH 
CLIMBING  APPARATUS 

The  Rope  Ladder  and  Pole  are  especially  Swedish. 
Other  climbing  apparatus  is  the  same  as  previously  de- 
scribed. 

ROPE  LADDER 

This  ladder  has  maple  rounds  with  their  ends  worked 
into  the  side  ropes.  Each  side  rope  is  secured  separately 
at  both  top  and  bottom  ;  the  bottom  fastening  being  a  strap 
that  can  be  tightened. 

No.  940  Swedish  Rope  Ladder,  18  feet  or  less,        $20.U(> 

CLIMBING  POLE 

Made  of  Oregon  Pine  two  and  one-half  inches  in  di- 
ameter. If  desired,  the  strap  shown  on  page  40  can  be 
attadied  at  the  bottom  to  prevent  swinging. 

No.  945  Swedish  Climbing  Pole,  18  feet  or  less, 

2>^  inches  diameter,  $H.OO 

Same  With  Foot  Strap,  12.00 

CLIMBING    ROPE 

Our  "Standard"  Climbing  Rope  is  made  with  four 
strands  of  selected  long  fibre  Manilla.  It  will  wear  smooth 
and  is  very  durable.  Italian  Hemp  ropes  will  be  furnished 
if  desired.     Prices  on  application. 

No.  551  Climbing  Rope,  Manilla,  18  feet  or  less, 

no  knot,  $(!.00 

Same  With  Foot  Strap,  10.00 

POSSE  INCLINED  ROPE 

This  style  of  Inclined  Rope  can  be  quickly  loosened 
and  hoisted  out  of  the  way,  as  is  shown  on  page  40. 


No.  554  Posse  Inclined  Rope,  24  feet  or  less, 
with  block  and  hoisting  fixtures,  complete, 


$18.00 


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GYMNASIUM  MATS 


The  ''Standard"  Felt  Mats  are  made  of  two  layers  of  one-inch  hair  felt,  best  grade,  covered  with  No. 
6  Soft  White  Duck,  with  the  top  side  reinforced  by  burlap.  The  edges  are  all  built  up  square  and  the 
corners  rounded.  The  handles  are  made  of  duck  strongly  sewed  to  the  reinforced  edge  of  the  mat  and 
lying  so  close  that  they  avoid  all  possible  chance  of  catching  the  feet.  They  are  so  placed  that  two  mats 
may  be  lashed  together  for  tumbling,  etc.  This  mat  is  hand-sewed  with  wax  thread,  closely  tufted,  and 
will  stsmd  years  of  hard  use. 

"Standard"  two  inch  Mats,  two  inches  thick,  No.  6  Soft  White  Duck,  hand  sewed,  etc.  Sizes  kept 
in  stock  as  follows- 


No.  981  "Standard"  Mats,  2  inches,  3x5  feet,  $9.00 
No.  982  "Standard"  Mats,  2  inches,  5x5  feet,  15.00 
No.  983  "Standard"  Mats,  2  inches,  5x7  feet,  21.00 
No.  984  "Standard"  Mats,  2  inches,  6  x  10  feet,  30.00 
No.  985  "Standard"  Mats,  2  inches,  5  x  15  feet,  45.00 
No.  986  "Standard"  Mats,  2  inches,  5  x  20  feet,  60.00 


2  INCH  "Standard"  Mats,  to  order,  per 
square  foot,  $0.fiO 

3  INCH  "Standard"  Mats,  to  order,  per 
square  foot,  ,70 

4  INCH  "Standard"  Mats,  to  order,  per 
square  foot,  .80 

PARALLEL  BAR  MATS 
For  Parallel  Bars,  at  the  sides,  two-inch  mats  thiee  feet  wide  are  used.     They  a?'e  generally  one  foot 
.shorter  than  tlie  bars.     At  the  ends  a  three  by  five  mat  may  be  used. 

No.  962  Side  Mat,  3x7,    for  8   foot  bar,  $12.00 

No.  963  Side  Mat,  3x9,    for  10  foot  bar,  1(>.2(> 

No.  964  Side  Mat,  3  x  11,  for  12  foot  bar,  1».80 

COMBINATION  MATS 
These  are  made  the  same  as  "Standard"  mats,  except  that  they  are  hinged  on  one  edge,  so  they  may 
be  folded  together  making  of  two  5  x  10  x  2  inch  mats  eitlier   a   10x10  wrestling  mat   or   a   r»x1()x4 
incli  mat. 

No.  969  Combination  Mat,  $(i5.00 

SLIDING  POLE  MAT 

For  .sliding  poles  in  corners  of  gymnasiums.     Round,  with  a  hole  in  the  centre,  and  .slit  from  one 
side  closed  by  a  stiap  and  buckle.     See  illustration  of  Sliding  Pole. 

No.  973  Sliding  Pole  Mat,  3-inch  felt,  No.  6  White  Duck,  $10.00 

WRESTLING  MAT 

Made  in  one  piece,  16  feet  square,  2  inches  thick,  of  No.  G  Wliite  Duck,  m  ith  handles,  etc. 

No.  975  Wrestling  Mat,  $150.00 

Our  "Standard"  two-inch  mats  can  be  strapped  together  at  the  corners  to  form  wrestling  mats. 

MAT  COVERS 
Made  to  be  filled  with  hay  or  any  cheap  material  for  tumbling  mats.     They  lace  uj)  on  one  side  and 
have  a  flap  that  prevents  dust  working  out  from  the  filling. 

No.  979  Mat  Cover,  5  x  10  feet,  8  inches  thick,  $20.00 

Any  other  sizes  made  to  order.     Prices  quoted  on  application. 

JAPANESE  HAIR  MATS 

Mats  of  this  material  have  proved  elastic  and  durable.     They  are  usually  made  from  six  to  t^^n 
inches  thick.     We  Mill  quote  prices  on  application. 


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INDIAN  CLUBS 


"STANDARD"   MODEL 

This  model  represents  the  latest  development  in  clubs,  1.  e.,  a  low  weighted,  slow  swinging  club. 
They  are  turned  from  seasoned  maple  to  carefully  designed  forms,  by  machinery  that  produces  exact 
dujjlicates,  thus  securing  uniform  sizes,  weight  and  balance. 

No.  1001  %  Pound  Clubs,  selected,  per  pair,  $0.45 

No.  1002  %  Pound  Clubs,  selected,  per  pair,  .46 

No.  1003  1      Pound  Clubs,  selected,  per  pair,  .50 

No.  1005  \%  Pound  Clubs,  selected,  per  pair,  .65 

No.  1007  2      Pound  Clubs,  selected,  per  pair,  .60 

NOTE: — Selected  Clubs  are  free  from  knots  and  cracks.  They  are  hand  polished  with  shellac,  the  only 
finish  that  will  not  become  sticky  with  use.  Culls,  or  seconds,  are  such  clubs  as  will  not  pass  as  selected  but  have 
no  defects  that  injure  them.    They  are  sold  at  half  price. 


SCHOOL  MODEL 

This  model  has  the  weight  still  lower  than  the 
"Standard,"  and  is  consequently  slower.  They 
are  used  exclusively  iu  the  public  schools  of 
Greater  New  York. 

No.  1061  %  Pound,  selected,  per  pair,  $0.60 

No.  1062  %  Pound,  selected,  per  pair,  .60 

No.  1064    1  Pound,  selected,  per  pair,  .75 


LIVERPOOL  MODEL 

A  club  modeled  on  English  lines,  some- 
times called  sceptres.  On  account  of  their 
great  length  of  handle,  they  are  very  slow 
and  well  adapted  for  beginners. 

No.  1067  1)^  Pound,  20  inches  long, 
per  pair,  $1.80 

No.  1068  \yi  Pound,  25  inches  long, 
per  pair,  2.00 


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No.  1076  No.  1077  No.  1079 

EXHIBITION  MODEL 


No.  1078 


No.  1076 


No.  1076  Exhibition  Model,  plain, 
No.  1077  Exhibition  Model,  ornamented, 
No.  1078  Exhibition  Model,  ornamented. 
No.  1079  Exhibition  Model,  ornamented, 
All  ebonized,  (black)  finish. 


These  clubs  are  a  good  form  for  fancy  swinging,  and  are  well  adapted  for  prizes  or  presentations. 

$2.60  No.  1077X  Cut  Designs,  with  pins,  $1.00 

6.00  No.  1078X  Cut  Designs,  with  pins,  1.25 

7.00  No.  1079X  Cut  Designs,  with  pins,  1.30 

8.00  No.  1081-1  Nickeline  and  pattern  and  pins 

for  one  pair  of  clubs,  .50 

CHAUTAUQUA  MODEL 

This  is  a  hollow  light  club,  weight  nine  to  ten 
ounces,  with  the  weight  low,  making  it  swing 
slowly.     All  ebonized  (black)  finish. 

The  oval  base  does  not  catch  on  clothing,  and 

is  a  decided  novelty  in  appearance.     This  club  is  a 

favorite  for  fancy  swinging,  and  may  be  ornamented 

same  as  No.  1076,  at  the  same  advance  in  prices. 

No.  1073  Flat  Base,  per  pair,  $2.00 

No.  1074  Oval  Base,  per  pair,  2.00 

ANDERSON  MODEL 
A  popular  club  for  class  work.     Made   of  white   wood  to   secure   bulk   and   lightness.     They   are 
finished  in  two  ways,  natural  and  ebonized.     The  natural  finish  is  a  lathe  polish  with  shellac.     The  ebon- 
ized finish  is  a  dull  black,  well  adapted  for  ornamenting. 

The  Men's  Model 
weighs  about  twenty- 
four  ounces  and  the 
Ladies  Model  fourteen 
ounces. 

No.  1051  Men's  Model, 
ebonized,  $1.50 

No.  1052  Men's  Model, 
natural  finish,  1.00 

No.  1053  Ladies'  Mod- 
el, ebonized,  1.25 

No.  1054  Ladies'  Mod- 
el, natural  finish,      .80 


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DUMB-BELLS 


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1%  Lb. 


1  Lb. 


%  Lb. 


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"STANDARD"  MODEL  DUMB  BELLS 


The  "Standard"  Dumb  Bells  have  been  carefully  designed  to  meet  the  requirements  of  gynniasiiuii 
exercise.  The  handles  are  large  and  smooth  with  rounded  coiners,  and  the  heads  are  shaped  to  stand  the 
most  severe  use.  They  are  carefully  turned  of  selected  maple  and  finished  in  lathe  polish  only,  and  are 
as  near  the  weight  given  as  the  wood  will  run. 

"Standard"  Dumb-Bells.     Select^l  "Standard"  Model,  lathe  polished,  maple. 


No.  1102  "Standard"  Dumb-Bell,  selected,  weight  '.^  pound,  per  pair, 
No.  1103  "Standard"  Dumb-Bell,  selected,  weight  ^^  pound,  per  pair, 
No.  1104  "Standard"  Dumb-Bell,  selected,  weight  1  pound,  per  pair. 
No.  1106  "Standard"  Dumb-Bell,  selected,  weight  1'.,  pounds,  per  pair. 
No.  1108  "Standard"  Dumb-Bell,  selected,  weight  2     pounds,  per  pair, 


$0.40 
.45 
.50 
.55 
.05 


Selected  Bells  are  IVee  from  imiierfections.     Culls  ai'e  tlio.se  li:i\ing  kiu)ts  or  stains    that    do    not 
injure  them  for  use ;  they  are  sold  at  half  price. 


WOOD  HANDLE  IRON  DUMB  BELLS 
A  popular  style  ofbell  on  account  of  the  wood  handles  which  do  not  chill  or  .soil  the  hand.s,  and 


the  compact  weight  which  gives  an  energetic  action  possessed  by  no  other  bells. 

The  three-quarter  pound  bell    (.see  illustration)  was   especially  designed  for   school  use. 
light,  snappy  bell,  much  liked  by  little  ones. 


No.  1170  Wood  Handle  Dumb-Bells,  weight  ^^  pound,  per  pair. 
No.  1172  Wood  Handle  Dumb-Bells,  weight  2  pounds,  per  pair. 
No.  1173  Wood  Handle  Dumb-Bells,  weight  3  pounds,  per  pair, 
No.  1174  Wood  Handle  Dumb-Bells,  weight  4  pounds,  per  pair, 


$0.60 

.80 

1.00 

1,20 


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"STANDARD" 

CLUB   AND   BELL  HOOKS 

A  liook  with  well  rounded  corners,  thai 
will  liold  JJells,  Clubs,  or  Bar-Bells.  They  are 
liirnished  either  with  serews  to  be  secured  to 
iiiiy  wood  woik,  or  mounted  on  oak  strii)S 
neatly  finished  as  shown. 


No.  1145  "Standard"  Hooks^  with 

screws,  per  pair, 
No.  1145-M  "Standard"  Hooks, 

mounted  on  oak,  per  pair. 


$0.1(> 


"STANDARD"  LOCKING  RACK. 

This  rack  secures  the  apparatus  so  it  cannot  be  used  without  supervision.  These  racks  aie  fuinished 
in  sets  of  ten  or  more  pairs  to  each  lock,  mounted  on  oak  strips,  as  shown,  at  the  prices  quoted.  They 
can  also  be  mounted  on  lacks,  to  hold  ten  or  twelve  dozen  pairs  of  clubs  and  bells,  provided  with  casters 
so  they  can  be  easily  moved. 


No.  1146  "Standard"  Locking  Rack,  per  pair,  including  locls,  in  lots  of  10  pairs. 


$0.60 


This  view  of  the  under  side  of  our  "Standard" 
Locking  Rack  shows  the  mechanism  and  how  it  is 
operated.  Under  each  hook  is  a  pivoted  lever,  having 
a  bent  arm  that  when  closed  secures  whatever  is  in  the 
liook,  and  when  opened  as  is  shown  in  phantom,  re- 
leases it. 

These  levers  are  all  connected  at  their  lower  ends  to 
a  flat  rod  that  runs  the  entire  length  of  the  rack,  and  is 
operated  by  the  finger  lever  shown,  and  secured  in  its 
closed  position  by  the  lock. 


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MUSICAL  DUMB-BELL 

The  Musical  Dumb-Bell  consists  of  two  pairs  of  brightly  nickeled  bells  connected  by  a  i)olished 
hard  wood  handle.  Each  pair  of  bells  is  arranged  to  hold  a  clapper  or  sounder  which  does  not  ring  the 
bells  until  they  are  forcibly  turned  or  shaken.  The  bells  have  a  sweet,  clear  tone.  Children  are 
charmed  with  thcni. 


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Musical  Dumb-Bells.     One  pair  packed  in  a  strong  box,  with  Primer  of  exercises,  $0.64 


IRON  DUMB-BELLS 

Plain  cast  iron  dumb-bells,  finely  japanned,  correct  forms.  Handles  to  fit 
the  hand  and  long  enough  (even  on  the  smallest  bells)  for  the  largest  hands. 
Our  dumb-bells  are  cast  of  the  best  gray  machinery  iron,  are  extra  smooth,  and 
do  not  require  wrought  iron  handles. 

No.  1151  Iron  Dumb-Bells,  1  pound,  cast  hollow,  per  pair,  $0.24 

Iron  Dumb-Bells,  2  pounds  and  upwards,  per  pound,  ,08 

We  have  the  following  weights: 

2,  3,  4,  5,  6,  7,  8,  10,  12,  15,  20,  25,  30,  35,  40,  45,  50,  55,  60,  65,  70,  75,  80,  90  and  100  pounds. 

RACKS  FOR  HOLDING  IRON  DUMB-BELLS 

No.  1150-1  Rack  for  5  pair  of  from    3  to    6  lb.  bells,  $1.20 

No.  1150-2  Rack  for  4  pair  of  from    4  to  15  lb.  bells,  1.20 

No.  1150-3  Rack  for  3  pair  of  from  20  to  30  lb.  bells,  1.20 

No.  1150-4  Rack  for  2  pair  of  from  35  to  60  lb.  bells,  1.20 

No.  1150-5  Rack  for  3  bells,  60  to  100  lbs.  each,  1.20 

All  the  above  racks  made  of  maple,  thirty-six  inches  long,  are  to  be  placed  npright  on  walls,  are 
neat  in  appearance,  strong  and  durable.     One  to  three  lb.  iron  bells  may  be  held  in  Indian  club  racks. 


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BAR-BELLS 


'STANDAED"  BAR-BELLS 

The  ''Standard"  Bar-Bells  have  pear-shaped  maple  bells,  and    lathe    polished    selected    straight 
grained  handles. 

No.  1251  "Standard"  Bar-Bell,  4  feet  8  inches  long,  each,  $0.40 


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IRON  BAR-BELLS 
Iron  Bar-Bells  have  japanned  iron  balls,  ash  bars,  and  are  five  feet  long  over  all. 


No.  1261  Iron  Bar-Bells,  2  pound,  5  feet  long,  each. 
No.  1262  Iron  Bar-Bells,  3  pound,  5  feet  long,  each. 
No.  1263  Iron  Bar-Bells,  4  pound,  5  feet  long,  each, 
No.  1264  Iron  Bar-Bells,  5  pound,  5  feet  long,  each, 


$0.60 
.70 
.80 
.90 


ADJUSTABLE  BAR-BELL 


The  "Standard"  Adjustable  Bar- Bell  consists  of  a  bar  provided  with  adjustable  flanges  having 
latches  and  end  nuts.  The  adjustable  flanges  are  set  for  any  weight,  by  dropping  the  latch  into  holes  in 
the  bar. 

When  the  weight  discs  are  in  place  the  latch  cannot  be  loosened.  The  bar,  latch  discs  and  nuts 
weigh  ten  pounds,  which  is  the  minimum  weight  of  the  bar-bell. 

There  are  eleven  discs  weighing  five  pounds  each  for  each  end  of  the  bar.  These  when  put  on  in 
pairs  add  ten  pounds  to  the  weight,  making  the  range  from  ten  to  one  hundred  and  twenty  pounds. 
When  the  discs  are  in  place  they  are  held  snug  at  the  ends  of  the  bars  by  the  nuts,  hence  for  any  weight 
the  weights  are  at  the  ends  of  the  bar. 


No.  1268  Adjustable  Bar-Bell,  weight  120  pounds, 


$16.00 


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WANDS 

The  "Stiiudar<l"   Wands  are  made  of  carefully  selected  maple  stock,  straight  grained  aud  strong. 
They  have  rouuded  ends  aud  are  filled  aud  polished. 


No.  1211  School  Wand,  3  feet  x  %  inches,  per  dozen,  $1.00 


No.  1200  "Standard"  Wand,  3)^  feet  x  ^  inches,  per  dozen,  $1.60 


No.  1203  "Standakd"  Wand,  4  feet  xl  inch,  per  dozen,  $1.60 


No.  1202  "Standard"  Wand,  4>^  feet  x  1  inch,  per  dozen,  $1.60 


No.  1206  Short  Wand,  3  feet  x  IJ^  inches,  per  dozen,  $1.60 


JAPANNED  IRON  WANDS 

No.  1230  Iron  Wand,  3  feet  x  %  inch.  Weight  2  pounds. 
No.  1231  Iron  Wand,  4  feet  x  %  inch.  Weight  4  pounds. 
No.  1232  Iron  Wand,  i%  feet  x  %  inch.    Weight  7  pounds, 


$0..35 
.44 
.64 


NICKELED  STEEL  WANDS 

No.  1235  Steel  Wand,  3  feet  x  %  inch.  Weight  2  pounds. 
No.  1236  Steel  Wand,  4  feet  x  %  inch.  Weight  4  pounds, 
No.  1237  Steel  Wand,  4>^  feet  x  %  inch.    Weight  7  pounds, 


$0.60 

.80 

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WAND  RACKS 


HOKfZONTAL  WAND  RACK 

This  style  nick  will  hold  several  dozeu  wauds, 
according  to  their  size.  The  wauds  are  thrown 
in  as  the  chiss  passes  by  and  will  lie  straight  as 
they  fall.  In  taking  the  wands  there  is  always 
one  on  the  front  edge  of  the  bundle  ready  to 
grasp.  It  will  hold  forty  one  inch,  or  fifty  three- 
quarter  inch  wands. 

No.  1201-1  Wand  Racks,  horizontal 

per  pair,  $1.00 

No.  1201-2  Wand  Racks,  mounted  on 

an  oak  board,  per  pair,  2.00 


LO(^KIN(l  WAND  RACK 

One  end  of  this  rack  has  a  hinged  cap  that 
can  be  locked,  thus  ])ieventing  use  of  the  wands 
without  supervision.  The  ends  are  lined  inside 
with  thick  leather. 

No.  1201-3  Wand  Rack,  locking,  each,    j|!12.00 


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WAND  BOXES 

BOX  FOR  STEEL  WANDS 

Strongly  made  of  oak  with  panelled 
sides.  The  top  is  perforated  for  seventy 
wands.  The  wands  strike  on  a  thick 
padded  bottom. 

No.  1201-9  Wand  Box,  for  steel 
wands,  ^12.00 

BOX  FOR  WOOD  WANDS 

Made  of  oak  with  panelled  sides  and 
l)added  bottoUi.  Will  hold  one  hundred 
and  fifty  Mauds. 

No.  1201-8  Wand  Box,  for  wood 

wands,  $6.00 


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POLES 

For  pole  exercises,  iiuide  of  selected  pine  or  spruce.     Finished  same  as  wauds. 

No.  1278  Pole,  1>4  inches  diameter,  12  feet  long,  each,  $0.60 


RINGS 

Made  of  three  i)ieces  of  luajile  glued  together, 
lathe  polished. 

No.  1301  Rings,  5  inch  inside  diameter,  Ji  inch 

thick,  per  pair,  $0.00 

No.  1301-1  Ring  Rack  for  12  rings,  .40 


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BALLS 

Carefully  selected  of  the  i)roper  weight  and 
elasticity  for  ball  drills.  Each  ball  is  separately 
inflated  and  sealed  inside. 

No.  1341  Drill  Ball,  2 '4  inches  diameter, 
weight  2,'  2  ounces,  per  dozen,  $5.00 


BEAX  BAGS 

Specially  adapted  for  school  drills.  They 
are  made  of  strong  striped  awning  duck,  loosely 
filled    to  catch  easily. 

No.  1350  Bean  Bags,  7  inches  square, 

per  dozen,  $2.00 


FENCING    APPARATUS 


FOIL  HOOKS. 

A  conveuient  method  of  hauging  up  a  foil. 

No.  1659  Foil  Hook.  Japanned.        Per  Pair,  $0.30 
No.  1069  Foil  Button.  Per  Pair,  $0..>0 


No.   1627 


No.  1626 

GLOVES. 


No.  1626  Fencinu  Glove,  for  Foils.    Buckskin.    Not 
padded.  Per  pair,  $1  ..50 

No.  1627  Fencing  Glove,  for  Foils.  Tan-colored  Kid, 
padded,  witii  Patent-leather  gauntlet. 

Per  pair,  $3.00 


PLASTRONS. 

No.  1620  Plastron,  for  Foils.        Fine  Chamois,  pad- 
ded, with  target.  Per  pair,  $.'>  .00 


NARRAGANSETT  MACHINE  CO,,  Providence,  R.  I.,  U.  S.  A. 

F.  7.1.2M.  U. 


RENCING    APPARATUS 


FOILS.  J 

No.  1651  Fencing  Foil.    Long,  curved,  cord-wound 
handle,  regulation  34-inch  blade.      Per  pair,  $2  .00 


SINGLE  STICKS. 

No.  1641  Single  Stick.     Hickory  with  willow  basket 
hilts.  Per  pair,  $1 .20 

No.  1612  Single  Stick.    Hickory >tick  only. 

Perjpair,  $0.60 


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No.  1611 


No.  1612 


No.  1613 


MASKS. 

Fiue  mesh,   well  padded,  tiinimed  with  red 
leather. 

No.  1611  Mask.  Face  Guard  only.  Per  pair,  $2  .."iO 
No.  1612  Mask.  Ear  and  Face  Guard.  Per  pair,  $3  .(H) 
No.  1613  Mask.    Forehead,  Ear  and  Face  Guard. 

Per  pair,  $3.."»0 
No.  1618  Mask  Rack,  for  three  pairs  of  masks. 

Japanned  iron  brackets  and  wood  racks.  $3  .00 


NARRAGANSETT  MACHINE  CO.,  Providence,  R.  L,  U.  S.  A. 


GRACE  HOOPS 

WOOD  HOOPS 

Made  of  bent  wood  with  the  ends  glued  to  prevent  splintering. 
They  are  stained  red,  filled,  rubbed  smooth  and  varnished. 
No.  1326  Grace  Hoops,  wood,  24  inch,  each,  $0.30 

lEON  HOOPS 

Designed  to  have  sufficient  weight  to^make  the  exercise  valuable. 
Made  of  iron  and  covered  with  webbing  wound  and  cemented  on. 
No.  1321  Gbacb  Hoop,  iron,  24  inch,  each,  $1.00 

Grace  Hoops  may  be  hung  on  No.   1301-1  Ring  Rack  or  on  the 
locking  rack  illustrated,  which  holds  one  dozen  hoops.  '      ; 

No.  1326-1  Geace  Hoop  Locking  Rack,  each,  $6.00 


ANDERSON  FOILS 

Costing  less  than  stefTl  foils,  they  may  be  used  for  the  same  purpose,  and  are  also  desirable  for  a 
modified  broadsword  drill. 

The  blades  are  made  from  straight  grained  hickory,  and  are  very  durable.  The  hilts  are  turned 
from  maple  to  form  a  handle  and  guard.     New  blades  are  easily  inserted. 

No.  1401  Anderson  Foils,  per  pair,  $0.fi0 

No.  1401-1  Anderson  Foil  Blades,  per  pair,  .30 

No.  1401-2  Racks  for  Anderson  Foils,  mounted,  per  pair,  .25 


DRILL  GUNS 

These   guns    are  made  of  oak  with  black  bariels  and  natural 
finish  stocks. 

No.  1426  Drill  Gun,  46  inch,  each  $0.50 

No.  1426-1  Drill  Gun  Rack,  for  twelve  guns,  each,  4.00 


MEDICINE   BALLS 

Calf  skin  covered,  cover  sewed  and  filled,  opening 
laced.     Size  given  is  circumference. 

No.  1732  Medicine  Ball,  30  inch,    4  lbs.,  $4.50 

No.  1733  Medicine  Ball,  36  inch,    6  lbs.,  6.00 

No.  1734  Medicine  Ball,  42  inch,    8  lbs.,  7.50 

No.  1735  Medicine  Ball,  48  inch,  11  lbs.,  9.00 

LACED  COYER  BALLS 

A  strong  leather  cover  laced  over  a  light  sewed 
cover,  as  shown  in  illustration.     Wears  well. 

No.  1736  Medicine  Ball,  laced  cover,  30  inch,  $(>.oO 

No.  1737  Medicine  Ball,  laced  cover,  36  inch,  8.00 

No.  1738  Medicine  Ball,  laced  cover,  42  inch,  10.00 

No.  1739  Medicine  Ball,  laced  cover,  48  inch,  14.00 

No.  1730-1  Medicine  Ball  Rack,  1.50 

No.  1730-2  Medicine  Ball  Rack,  mounted,  2.00 


INDOOR  SHOT 

This  shot  consists  of  a  heavy  duck  inner  bag,  wound  with 
canvas,  having  an  inner  leather  cover  sewed  on  and  a  thick  leather 
outer  cover  laced  on.  The  shot  is  slightly  larger  than  when  made 
with  single  elk  skin  covering,  and  will  stand  much  harder  use. 


No.  1755  Shot,  12  pound,  laced  cover, 
No.  1756  Shot,  16  pound,  laced  cover. 


$8.00 
9.00 


TOE   BLOCK 

For  indoor  shot  '^i)utting."     Made  to  regula- 


tion dimensions. 

No.  1793  Toe  Block,  for  indoor  shot. 


$4.00 


FOLl>ING  HURDLE 

This  hurdle  is  specially  adapted  for  indoor 
work  on  account  of  its  compactness  when  folded. 
It  has  a  swinging  gate  that  may  be  set  at  either 
two  and  one-lialf,  or  three  and  one-half  feet  high, 
by  simply  turning  it  half  over.  The  gate  swings 
or  falls  -when  struck. 


No.  2475  Folding  Hurdle,  each. 
Set  of  40, 


$5.00 
140.00 


No.  1684 


MO.  1668 


BOXING  ULOYES 

No.  1564  "Training"  Glove,  made  of  wine  colored  kid,  laced  wrist,  safety  grip,  and  filled 

witli  a  good  quality  of  curled  hair,  $3,50 

No.  1569  "Club"  Glove,  extra  large,  made  of  California  Napa  green  kid,  padded  wrist, 

safety  grip,  with  large  full  side,  laced  wrist  and  finest  curled  liair  filling,  ($.00 


BASKET  BALLS 

The  "Standard"  Basket  Ball  Goals  are  regulation  size 
and  can  be  put  up  or  taken  down  without  tools,  either 
indoors  or  outdoors  on  i>osts,  trees,  etc.  They  also  have  a 
socket  to  fit  on  one  and  a  qnarter  inch  pipe. 

Net  Prices 

No.  1701  "Standard"  Basket  Ball  Goals,  per  pair,  $3.60 

No.  1702  "Sargent"  Basket  Ball  Goals,  red  and 

blue,  for  I)r.  Sargent's  Rules  for  Women,  per  pair,     4.00 

No.  1703  "REQtTLATION"    Ba-sket    Ball    Goalr,    per 

pair,  net,  4.00 


No.  1707  Basket  Ball,  best  English  Grain 
leather,  calipered  for  size  and  roundness. 

No.  1705  B  Rubber  Bladder,  first   quality, 

No.  1708  Thomlinson  Basket  Ball,  an  im- 
ported   ball.     The    most  durable  made. 

No.  1708B  ThomlinsonBall  Bladder,  extra. 

No.  1709    "Officlal"    Basket    Ball, 


Net  Prices 

$4.00 
1.25 

5.00 
1.25 
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YOUNO  MEN'S  CHRISTIAN  ASSOCIATION  GYMNASIUM,  TWENTY-THIRD  STREET,  NEW  YORK  CITY 


RUNNING  TRACK 

The  indoor  Running  Track  has  been  slowly  evolved  from  the  path  marked  out  on  the  gymnasium 
floor  of  the  seventies,  to  the  gallery  track  of  nineteen  hundred.  The  importance  of  a  track,  with  a  proper 
incline  is  shown  by  the  fact  that  nearly  all  new  gymnasiums  make  the  best  possible  provisions  for  it. 

Incline.  The  proper  Incline  of  a  track  is  secured  by  placing  curved  sleepers  on  the  rough  floor  of 
the  gallery  and  flooring  over  them,  thus  forming  a  Concave  Incline.  The  curvature  of  the  sleepers  and 
their  location  depends  on  the  radius  at  the  ends,  or  corners,  of  the  track  and  the  required  speed.  We 
will  be  pleased  to  furnish  architects  building  tracks  with  plans  showing  the  proper  curves  of  the  sleepers 
and  their  location  for  the  Concave  Incline.  A  plan  of  the  gallery  will  give  us  the  necessary  information 
to  do  this. 

Covering.  The  covering  of  the  Running  Track  or  the  path,  may  be  made  of  canvas  and  felt  (the 
Roberts  track),  or  linoleum  (the  cork  track). 

Estimates.  We  will  be  pleased  to  furnish  estimates  for  either  of  the  above  coverings,  either  laid 
complete  ready  for  use,  or  the  materials  only. 

Experience.  Our  experience,  developed  by  twenty  years  of  track  building  and  laying,  is  at  your 
service.  We  were  the  first  to  construct  a  Scientific  Running  Track  based  on  a  mathematical  formula. 
Our  Concave  Incline  Track  is  now  as  much  a  part  of  a  well  equipped  gymnasium  as  either  the  horse 
or  parallel  bar. 

Write  us  for  any  information  you  need  regarding  tracks.  We  will  furnish,  without  charge,  plans 
and  estimates  for  any  form  of  track. 


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87A 


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STANDARD  BICYCLE  TRAINER. 

The  "Trainers"  or  Cycles  of  this  machine  have  been  entirely  re-modelled,  using  a  lai-ger  shaft 
with  liberal  ball  bearings,  extra  heavy  cranks,  neat  and  strong  side  frames  and  a  method  of  holding  the 
seat  and  front  post  that  will  not  slip  or  work  loose. 

Each  Trainer  is  connected  to  the  index  hand  on  the  dial  colored  the  same  as  the  rim  of  its  wheel, 
and  geared  to  indicate  the  same  number  of  revolutions  per  quarter  mile  as  would  lie  made  by  an  84 
inch  wheel. 


No.  330  Bicycle  Eacing  Trainer 


§200.00 


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ESTIMATES 
SPECIAL  PLANS  AND  LISTS 

We  originated  Hie  custom  of  furnishing  to  Conuuittees,  Architects,  etc.,  specially  made  plans  and 
lists  with  estimates  of  cost  for  complete  Gymnasium  outfits,  and  continue  to  give  such  plans  our  be.sl 
attention,  .selecting  the  apparatus  on  a  scientific  basis  approved  by  leading  authorities. 

These  Special  Plans  embody  the  experience  of  several  years  in  fitting  Gymnasia,  and  although  they 
are  gotten  up  at  considerable  expen.se  to  us  we  will  furni.sh  them  free  of  charge,  only  asking  that  our 
claims  for  superiority  of  our  apparatus  be  given  careful  consideration.  They  enable  the  matter  of  Gym- 
nasium furui.shing  to  be  placed  in  convenient  form  before  a  committee  for  their  consideration, 
revision,  etc. 

To  make  these  plans  we  require  full  dimensions  of  the  Gymnasium,  height  of  gallery  and  railing, 
the  location  of  the  beams  overhead  and  all  windows,  doors,  etc.  Generally  the  architect's  plans  contain 
all  we  need,  and  if  desired,  copies  sent  to  us  could  be  returned  next  day.  The  more  complete  the  in- 
formation we  receive,  the  more  value  our  plans  and  lists  will  have  to  intending  purchasers. 

These  plans  are  made  on  a  scale  of  one-quarter  of  an  inch  to  the  foot,  and  a  full-size  blue  print 
furnished  with  a  complete  list  of  the  apparatus  shown,  and  prices  on  the  same,  either  set  up  in  the  Gym- 
nasium ready  for  use,  or  free  on  board  cars  in  Providence. 

When  ready  for  Estimates  on  Equipment,  send  us  plans  as  noted  above,  am.  we  will  make  Plans 
showing  the  arrangement  of  Apparatus,  Lockers,  Alleys,  or  Running  Track,  with  Detailed  Estimates, 
in  the  best  possible  form  for  placing  before  directois  or  purcliasing  committees. 


GYMNASIUM  CONSTRUCTION 

Having  frequent  inquiries  from  Architects  and  Building  Committees  for  the  necessary  dimensions  of 
Gymnasiums  we  have  collected  considerable  material  in  the  form  of  blue-prints.  These  prints  show  a 
.section  and  plan  of  a  typical  gymnasium,  giving  the  dimensions  desirable  for  all  gymnasiums  and  methods 
of  constructing  the  running  track  gallery,  building  the  concave  incline,  etc.  We  would  be  pleased  to 
send  them  to  interested  persons. 


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MEN'S  OUT-DOOR  GYMNASIUM.  CHICAGO  PUBLIC  PARKS.  CHICAGO.  ILL. 


PLAYGROUND  APPARATUS 

The  growing  popularity  of  Playgrounds  and  Out-door  (Jymnasiunis  calls  for  equipment  that  will 
prove  both  durable  and  poinilar,  that  is,  wear  well,  and  please  well. 

It  must  be  strong,  to  .stand  both  use  and  abuse,  durable  to  withstand  the  effects  of  wear  and  weather, 
simple  so  that  children  can  use  it,  safe  in  both  ai-rangement  and  construction,  and  compact,  for  city  land 
is  expensive,  and  the  best  use  should  be  made  of  every  square  foot. 

Our  Playground  apparatus  is  designed  with  these  qualifications  constantly  in  view.  For  ten  years 
we  liave  watched  its  use,  noted  the  most  durable  materials,  weeded  out  objectionable  devices,  developed 
and  tested  the  suggestions  of  experts,  until  it  is  the  acknowledged  Standard  of  Perfection. 

Playground  apparatus  projier,  such  as  ladders,  swings,  etc.,  is  always  supported  by  either  wood 
or  iron  frames.  These  frames  can  generally  be  furnished  and  erected  by  local  contractors  at  the  least 
cost,  they  being  acquainted  with  the  conditions  and  cost  of  material.  For  any  order  of  playground 
apparatus  placed  with  us,  we  will  furnish  plans  and  specifications  for  local  contractors  to  build  either 

wood  or  iron  frames.     The  illustration  shows  one  of  the  twenty  frames 
we  equipped  for  the  Chicago  South  Park  Commission. 

\\'e  are  always  pleased  to  submit  plans  and  estimates  for  the  equij)- 
ment  of  Playgrounds.     Write  for  our  Playground  Catalogue  H. 

ANTHROPOMETRIC  APPARATUS 

We  ha\  e  a  separate  catalogue  describing  the  apparatus  for  taking 
the  measurements  and  making  the  tests  recommended  by  the  Ameri- 
can Physical  Education  Association,  also  such  apparatus  for  Medical 
Gymnastics,  as  Plinths,  Massage  Tables,  Booms,  etc.,  including  the 
apparatus  recommended  by  Dr.  Anders  Wide  in  his  hand  book  of 
Medical  Gymnastics. 

Write  for  Catalogue  I. 


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STANDARD  STEEL  LOCKERS 


(PATENTED) 

The  Standard  Lockers  are  the  results  of  over  twenty-five  years  experience  in  locker  construction  for 
gymnasiums.  We  were  the  first  to  make  a  specialty  of  lockers,  making  them  of  interchangeable  parts 
and  iu  unit  cabinets  and  have  had  double  the  experience  of  others  in  their  sanitary  needs. 

Standard  Locker  doors  are  reinforced  with  an  angle  iron  frame  over  which  the  metal  forming  the 
front  is  drawn  and  sealed,  making  a  strong  door  with  no  sharp  corners  or  edges. 

Standard  doors  fit  the  frame  closely  at  the  sides  and  lap  over  it  at  the  top  and  bottom,  making  a  strong 
neat  finish;  note  the  doors  in  the  illustration. 

Standard  Locker  construction  makes  a  locker  so  strong  that  the  feet  can  be  placed  from  fonrto  six  feet 
apart,  giving  ample  sweeping  room  beneath.     Adjustable  feet  level  the  lockers  indei)endent  of  the  floor. 

On  Standard  Lockers  all  outside  bolts  have  blank  heads,  i.  e.  not  slotted,  they  cannot  be  loosened 
from  the  outside. 

All  angle  and  bar  iron  in  Standard  Lockers  has  smooth  rolled  sheet  steel  drawn  over  it;  thus  making  the 
exterior  of  the  locker  a  smooth  uniform  finish,  well  adapted  for  the  hard  baked  enamel  used. 

Standard   Lockers   were  developed  in  gymnasiums,  that  is  the  reason  why  they  are  suited  to  them. 

Send  for  Locker  Catalogue  "G." 


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FLOOR  SOCKET  PARALLEL  BAR 
Patented  Oct.  17,  1905. 


SPECIAL  APPARATUS 


In  the  foregoing  pages  of  this  catalogue  will  be  found  the  apparatus  generally  called  for  in  the 
ecinipmeut  of  gymnasia. 

There  are,  however,  constantly  rising  conditions  that  call  for  special  designs,  such  as  are  illustrated 
on  this  and  the  three  following  pages.  Such  apparatus  must  always  be  somewhat  experimental  and  to 
insure  its  success  should  be  designed  and  made  with  great  care.  Our  long  experience  and  complete 
records  of  all  special  work  we  have  done,  coupled  with  ample  facilities,  peculiarly  fit  us  for  this  class 
of  work.  We  have  also  accumulated  hundreds  of  patterns  for  details,  such  as  brackets,  blocks  and 
various  fastenings  that  have  been  tested  by  use  and  enter  into  the  makeup  of  many  special  machines. 

An  inquiry  for  a  piece  of  apparatus  out  of  the  ordinary,  often  discloses  the  fact  that  we  have  made  a 
similar  device  of  which  we  can  send  a  photograph,  or  sketches,  with  estimates  and  information  regard- 
ing the  practicability  of  the  device.  Often  on  au  inquiry  for  a  device  for  a  special  purpose,  we  are  able 
to  suggest  a  modification  of  some  previously  made  machine  that  will  answer  the  requirements.  The 
following  examples  of  special  apparatus  will  more  fully  illustrate  our  ideas. 

The  Parallel  Bar  shown  above  was  originally  designed  and  made  for  the  University  of  Chicago 
Gymnasium;  it  is  fitted  to  floor  sockets,  from  which  it  is  easily  removed,  cajis  closing  the  sockets.  The 
caps  with  sliding  latches  on  the  posts  form  locking  devices  that  hold  the  posts  into  the  socket.  The 
Socket  Plates,  shown  iu  phantom,  may  be  set  before  the  floor  is  laid. 

Floor  sockets  of  this  type  may  also  be  used  for  horses,  bucks  or  other  floor  a])paratus.  Di  fie  rent 
pieces  of  apparatus  may  use  the  same  sockets,  as  for  instance,  the  horse  nuiy  be  put  in  end  sockets  of 
the  parallel  bar. 


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SPECIAL  SWEDISH  BOOM 
In  Teachers'  College  Gymnasium,  Columbia  College,  N.  Y.  C. 


Ill  the  illustration  of  the  Teachers'  College,  Coluiiil)ia  ITniversity,  Xew  York,  will  be  seen 
another  type  of  special  apparatus — a  Swedish  Boom  reaching  entirely  across  the  room  or  sixty  feet 
long.  This  Boom  is  raised  and  lowered  by  the  winch  at  the  further  end.  The  bars  may  be  turned 
out.  When  not  in  use  the  central  posts  fold  under  the  bars,  and  are  lioisted  out  of  the  way,  and  the  end 
posts,  which  are  secured  to  the  gallery,  swing  up  parallel  with  the  gallery  front. 

Apparatus  of  this  type  calls  for  expert  design  amounting  in  many  cases  to  invention,  and  thorough 
ac(|uaintance  with  the  use  of  apparatus  is  absolutely  necessary  to  ensure  its  being  safe  and  practical. 

On  the  two  following  pages  will  be  found  a  Vaulting  Bar  and  Swedish  Boom  designed  for  tlie 
Chicago  South  Park  Commission  Field  House  Gymnasiums.  The  l)ars  were  installed  in  the  ten  gymna- 
siums for  men,  and  the  l)ooms  in  the  corresponding  gymnasiums  for  women.  The  conditions  required 
apparatus  of  simple  Imt  strong  construction,  without  loose  parts,  easy  to  adjust  and  readily  hoisted  out 
of  the  way. 

The  proper  installment  of  an  equipment  often  calls  for  special  designs  of  frames,  bracing,  hoisting 
apparatus,  etc.  Of  these  we  have  made  careful  studies,  and  for  the  easy  and  correct  securing  together 
and  in  place  of  such  frames  have  developed  many  special  patterns,  and  carry  these  parts  in  stock  of 
malleable  iron,  thus  securing  the  best  results  without  delay.  We  will  be  pleased  to  submit  designs  and 
estimates  for  the  installment  of  apparatus. 


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93A 


STANDARD  AUTOMATIC  LADDER 


This  Ladder  has  oue  end  of  the  adjustable  section  secured  to  a  vertically  moving  carriage,  which  is 
balanced  by  weights  that  are  enclosed  in  the  upright  posts.  It  has  an  automatic  latch,  as  shown  iu 
detail  in  the  enlarged  section,  that  is  released  when  the  adjusting  rope  is  pulled  and  remains  unlocked  as 
long  as  the  rope  is  kept  taut.  Immediately  on  slacking  the  rope  the  latches  lock  the  carriage  to  the 
rounds.  The  ladder  has  all  the  dimensions  of  No.  813,  as  shown  on  Page  56,  and  the  additional  advan- 
tage of  being  easy  to  handle. 

No.  816  Automatic  Ladder,  with  foot  ladder,  $76.00 

No.  816  Automatic  Ladder,  no  foot  ladder,  60.00 

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LISSACK  POLE  VAULT  STANDARD. 

Patented  Jan.  30,  1906. 

.  This  Standard  is  specially  adapted  for  pole  vaulting  and  has 
a  range  of  from  6'  5"  to  12  feet.  It  consists  of  a  single  post  hav- 
ing a  sliding  head  by  which  the  adjustment  is  made,  and  a  pivoted 
toi>  bracket  that  holds  the  stick. 

By  raising  the  sliding  head,  shown  in  the  detail  above,  the 
sliding  post  carrying  the  top  bracket,  may  be  set  and  clamped  at 
height  indicated  by  scale  on  the  post. 

The  Top  Bracket,  shown  at  the  left,  permits  movement  of  the 
stick  in  any  direction  and  returns  it  autoiiiatically  to  position. 
By  means  of  an  adjusting  screw  the  stick  may  \e  levelled. 


No.  675  Lissack  Pole  Vault  Standard 


$40.00 


DETAIL  OF  TOP. 


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SPPJCTAL  APPARATUS 

KOTATING  ANKLE  MACHINE 

This  machine  consists  of  a  pivoted  shoe  with  the  axes 
in  line  witli  tlie  leg,  having  for  resistance  an  adjustable  pen- 
dulum. 


No.  300  Rotating  Ankle  Machine, 


HEAD  AND  SHOULDER  LIFT 

The  weights  in  this  machine  are  in  tlie  sliding  frame,  back  of  the  padded 
back  board,  which  is  hinged  to  give  access  to  them.  The  brackets  are  raised 
out  of  the  way  when  the  shoulder  brackets  only  are  wauled. 

No.  318  Head  and  Shouldek  Lift,  $50.00 


SIDE  ROTATING  ANKLE 
MACHINE 

Consisting  of  a  pivoted  shoe  and  a 
weight  that  swings  as  a  pendulum.  The 
movement  is  rolling  or  turning  of  the  foot 
on  the  ankle.  The  axle  of  rotation  being 
parallel  with  the  sole  and  length  of  the 
foot. 

No.  302  Side  Rotating  Ankle 
Machine,  $30.00 


$26.00 


ABDOMINAL  STOOL 

An   oak   foot   rest   with  a  stool  having  an  adjust- 
able slide. 

No.  352  Abdominal  Stool,  with  slide  and  foot 

rest,  as  shown,  $11.00 

No.  350-1  Stool  only,  with  oak  top  as  shown; 

12  inch  oak  top,  17  and  24  inches  high,  2.40 

No.  350-2  Stool  only,  with  Screw  Adjustment 
for  height  17  to  24  inches,  4.00 


ABDOIMINAL  TABLE 

A  substantial  tabic  with  an  adjust- 
able foot  rest  that  can  be  easily  removed. 
The  mat  is  brown  duck  covered  and 
tapered  at  one  end. 

No.  355  Abdominal  Table,  $40.00 


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INDEX 


Page 

Abdominal  Chair 22 

Abdominal  Mat 15 

Abdominal  Stools 96 

Abdominal  Strap 24 

Abdominal  Table 95 

Anderson  Foil .  83 

Ankle  Machine,  Frictional  ...  26 
Anthropometric  Apparatus  .  ,  .  89 
Arm  Machine,  Frictional  ....  27 
Automatic  Climb 41 

Back  and  Loin  Pulley     19 

Back  Boards 14 

Balance  Board    ....    .       ...  45 

Balance  Swing   .       ......  67 

Balls,  Rubber 82 

Ball  Rope 39 

Bars,  Horizontal  and  Vaulting  30-38 

Bar-Bells  .   .       79 

Basket  Ball 85 

Batteau  Board .   .  44 

Bean  Bags 82 

Beat  Board 44-45 

Benches,  Swedish 69 

Bicycle  Trainer 87A 

Boom 65-68 

Bowling  Alleys 87 

Boxing  Gloves 86 

Breast  Bar 24 

Buck 42-43 

Chest  Bars 24 

Chest  Bar  and  Ladders 55 

Chest  iixpanders 17 

Chest  Weights 8. 

Climbing  Apparatus 39^1 

Climbing  Apparatus,  Swedish  .      72 

Clubs 74-75 

Concave  Inc.  Run.  Track  ....  86 

Drill  Guns 83 

Dumb-Bells,  Iron 76-78 

Dumb-Bells,  Wood 7() 

Duplex  Pulley  Weight    .       ...  19 

Estimates,  Plans  and  Lists    ...  88 

Fancy  Clubs 75 

Finger  Machine 13 

Flying  Rings .51 

Foils,  Anderson 83 

Foot  Strap,  Leg  Pulley 15 

Frictional  Machines      ....  26-28 

Giant  Pulley 14 

Giant  Stride 53 

Grace  Hoops 83 


Page 

Guns,  Drill 83 

Gymnasium  Construction  ....  88 
Gymnasium  Equipment  .   .   .64,  88 

Head  and  Shoulder  Lifts      ...  95 

Head  Gear 13 

Hitch  and  Kick 49 

Hoisting  Fixtures 51 

Horizontal  Bars 30-33 

Horse 42A-43 

Hurdles.  Folding 84 

Hydraulic  Rowing  Machines   .   .  29 

Inclined  Plank 50 

Inclined  Ropes 40 

Indian  Clubs 74-75 

Instantaneous  Turnbuckles  ...  38 

Instructor's  Platform 62 

Intercostal  Machine 17-19 

Japanese  Hair  Mats 73 

Jumping  Boards 44-45 

Jump  Frame    .   , 48 

Jump  Mat     .......  .   .  48 

Jump  Stands ,   .   .   46-47 

Kick  Attachment .49 

Knotted  Climbing  Rope     ...  39 

Ladders 54-57-93A 

Ladders,  Swedish 70-71 

Leg  Machine,  Frictional    .   .       .27 

Leg  Pulley 15 

Lissack  Pole  Vault  Stand       .    .  04A 

Lockers 90A 

Low  Parallel  Bars 61 

Lunge  Strap 38 

Lunger,  Suspended  ......  38 

Mats 73 

Medical  Apparatus    ....  89,  95 

Medicine  Balls 84 

Musical  Dumb-Bell      78 

Nautical  Wheel 28 

NeckMachine 13 

Paddle  Machine     11 

Parallel  Bars, 58-62 

Pedal  Machines 22 

Pipe  Stalls 25 

Playground  Apparatus   ....      89 

Plans  and  Lists 88 

Poles,  Calisthenic 82 

Pole  Vaulting  Board 47 

Pole  Vault  Stand  Lissack  .    .   .  94A 
PuUey  Weights 8-23 


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Pulley  Weights,  Defined  ....  4 
Pulley  Weights,  Details  ....  5 
Pulley  Weights,  Specified  .   .   .6-7 

Quarter  Circle 18 

Rings 82 

Rocking  Joint .52 

Roman  Ladders 57 

Rope  Ladder 3'J-72 

Rowing  Pulley  Weight 9 

Rowing  Weight 16 

Running  Track 86 

Safety  Straps 38 

Sargent  Pulley  Weight 10 

Sceptres 74 

Sculling  Machine 11 

Shoe,  Leg  Pulley 15 

Shots 84 

Shoulder  Lifts,  Head  and     ...  95 

Sliding  Pole 41 

Sliding  Pole  Mat 41 

Special  Apparatus 91-96 

Split.  Handle  Intercostal  Mac.   .  19 

Spring  Boards 44-45 

Stall  Bars 69 

Standard  PuUey  Weight  ....  6 
Standard  Special  Pulley  W't    .   .    7 

Stools     96 

Striking  Bags 63 

Striking  Bag  Drum 63 

Suspended  Parallel  Bar  ....  62 
Swedish  Apparatus  ....  65-72 
Swing  Attachment 53 

Teetter  Ladder 67 

Toe  Block 84 

Trapeze 62-53 

Traveling  Parallel 18 

Traveling  Rings 50 

Treadle  Machine 22 

Triplex  Pulley  Weight   .....  20 

Vaulting  Bar 33-36 

Vaulting  Box 65 

Vaulting  Parallel  Bar 60 

Vaulting  Poles 48 

Walking  Plank 45 

Wands 80 

Wrestling  Machine 28 

Wrestling  Mat 73 

Wrist  Machine 26 

Wrist  Roll    .       12 

Wrist  Roll,  Frictional 26 


IF  you  do  not  find  in  our  catalogue  the  apparatus  you  need,  kindly  advise 
us,  as  we  are  constant!}^  making  additions,  and  we  may  have  just  what  you 
want.  If  you  find  appai-atus  listed,  but  not  to  your  liking,  let  us  know, 
and  probably  alterations  may  be  made  to  have  it  suit  you.  If  the  prices  are  not 
what  you  expect,  let  us  know,  for  while  we  cannot  change  pi-ices,  we  may  be 
able  to  suggest  substitutes.  Kindly  remembei-  that  we  shall  be  indebted  to  you 
for  any  suggestions  you  may  make  that  will  better  enable  us  to  meet  your  wants. 


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